All Entries Tagged With: "Air Pollution"
Lawsuit Seeks Justice for 1.2 million Residents Living Near SoCal Freeways
More than a million people in the Los Angeles region are exposed to undisclosed, unhealthy levels of air pollution every day, according to a lawsuit filed today by Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Communities for a Better Environment.
California Needs Clean Cars for Cleaner Air!
Nothing is more important than freeing ourselves from oil—for public health, economic, environmental, and national security reasons. California relies on petroleum fuels for 97% of our transportation fuel, which holds us hostage to volatile oil prices. In fact, spikes in oil prices have preceded the last four recessions.
October 10 — Rally to Kick Coal and Oil Out of Los Angeles
On October 10, people across the planet will join together for the 10/10/10 Global Work Party, the world’s largest day of action to fight the climate crisis. Globally, there are 3,427 events scheduled in 165 countries. In Los Angeles, hundreds of community members from all parts of the city will rally at City Hall to break our city’s reliance on coal and oil.
Stop Toxic Emissions from Locomotives and Railyards
Diesel emissions are known toxic air contaminants and emissions from locomotives and rail yard equipment have not been effectively regulated. Breathing in diesel exhaust contributes to cancer, asthma, heart disease, premature birth, increased school absence, and other health problems. Act now to protect public health!
PSR-LA Working With the Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice
The Coalition for Environmental Health and Justice (CEHAJ) has been engaged in the community stakeholder proceedings of the I-710 Long Beach Freeway Corridor (local and state officials propose to expand the freeway) since 2001.
Tell Governor NO on Smog-Forming Pesticides in Budget
Republicans have added a trailer to the state budget bill to further roll back promises to reduce smog pollution from pesticides. Call or email Governor Schwarzenegger, and tell him to NOT accept the Budget Trailer on smog-forming pesticides!
Members Advocating For The Ports Investment Bill
PSR-LA and our partners are currently working to enact Senate Bill 974 (Lowenthal), which would raise approximately $400 million a year through port cargo container fees, with revenues evenly split between air quality improvements and congestion relief projects. In June 2008, PSR-LA members sent over 120 letters to Speaker Karen Bass urging her to support [...]
Port-Related Pollution Sickens the Southland
The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are the single largest source of air pollution in Southern California. They are responsible for more deadly diesel soot and smog each day than all of the 6 million cars in the region. These air-borne toxins have significantly increased the burden of disease for many residents living [...]
2006 California Legislative Wrap-Up
PSR-LA was at the forefront of a number of legislative battles in Sacramento this year. There were many victories and a few defeats. To follow is a snapshot of how our busy year in Sacramento went. Signed AB 32: A landmark global warming initiative that imposes the nation’s first cap on greenhouse gas emissions. AB [...]