Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Unveil New Plan to Tackle Air Pollution
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This week, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles unveiled a new plan to tackle port pollution, The San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.

The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is hopeful that this plan represents a new mindset at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, one that recognizes that protecting public health and the environment must be integrated into the cost of doing business.

The San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan was revealed at a Wednesday afternoon press conference by city officials and port commissioners from Long Beach and Los Angeles. It was the first day that environmental advocates and community members had an opportunity to view the plan.

During the comment period, CCA will review the plan to ensure it provides measurable and enforceable controls to reduce air pollution, even as trade is expected to grow.

The California Air Resources Board estimates the toxic brew of diesel particulate matter, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and other hazardous pollutants produced by the ports activities, cause more than 2,400 premature deaths in the state each year. With these health concerns as the backdrop, Southern California residents are desperate for effective action to reduce this deadly pollution.

Four community meetings will take place during the 30-day public review period.

• Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 Water St., Wilmington;
• Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at Long Beach City Hall's council chamber, 333 W. Ocean Blvd.;
• Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park, 401 Golden Ave., Long Beach; and
• Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. at Peck Park, 560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro.

Read an overview of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.