pollution

U.S. to Sharply Cut Methane Pollution that Threatens the Climate and Public Health

The proposed new Clean Air Act rule would lead to reductions in methane emissions and other health-harming air pollutants that…

4 years ago

Stakeholder Advisor Meeting Touts Progress, But Skirts Difficulties

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach once again reported progress at the Clean Air Action Plan stakeholder advisory…

4 years ago

California Moves to Prevent New Oil Drilling Near Communities, Expand Health Protections

The proposed regulation would also require pollution controls for existing wells and facilities within the same 3,200-foot setback area. 

4 years ago

New China Shipping Lawsuit Set For Trial In June

The China Shipping lawsuit filed in September last year is set for trial on June 24, 2022, following a status…

4 years ago

POLA Pledges to Restore Air Pollution Monitoring

In a stunning reversal, Port of Los Angeles staff has pledged to restore air pollution monitoring at all four stations,…

4 years ago

Rep. Barragán, EPA Administrator Regan Tour Harbor

By Julia Falcon, Editorial Intern WILMINGTON — Rep. Nanette Barragán invited Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan to see and…

4 years ago

Twin Ports Updates: STAX Grant Pulled From POLB Agenda; Empty TEU’s and Strong July at POLA

Despite the new facility at Long Beach, The Loadstar reported Blue Alpha Capital’s July throughput figures indicated the acceleration of…

4 years ago

POLA Secretively Shuts Down Air Pollution Monitoring at “Highest Exposure” Site on Pier 300

The volume of cargo ships entering the Port of Los Angeles is at an all-time high, and the port hasn’t…

4 years ago

The Port of Los Angeles, ‘Is not in the homeless business’

Frequent readers of this column will remember Port Executive Director Gene Seroka’s rejection of the neighborhood council proposal to use two…

4 years ago

EPA Slap To Our Face On Earth Day

Using COVID-19 as excuse, rescinds environmental regulations By Mark Friedman, Environmental Writer Not to be outdone by Trump’s call for…

5 years ago