Government
Apr. 16, 2008
California Ports Find Clearing the Air Isn't Easy
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been proactive in trying to cut emissions from diesel-fueled trucks. But they are facing potential legal challenges from business interests who say the ports are overstepping the bounds of their authority and environmental groups who say the ports aren't doing enough to curb emissions.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach combined are the nation's busiest, moving more than 40 percent of U.S. cargo. They also are responsible for more than 20 percent of the region's toxic air emissions.
As these economic engines move to clean up their operations, they're finding environmentalists, local ...
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