All Entries Tagged With: "Goods Movement"
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.
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 [...]