Recent Study Finds Alarming Asthma Rates Near Southern California Ports
Almost 30% of households in West Long Beach, California are home to someone with asthma. This heartbreaking statistic is among the findings of a recent study...
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LA's First Bus-Only Lane Hits Some Roadblocks
There is no doubt that we need to start prioritizing public transit over cars, and quick. In addition to emitting greenhouse gases, cars also emit ozone. Ozone...
Closing a Few Loopholes: The California Air Resources Board and the LA and Long Beach Ports Take Action to Expand the Successful Clean Truck Program
Over the past few weeks, the two major ports in Southern California—the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—and the California Air Resources Board have taken...
Reserving One Lane for Buses on a Major Los Angeles Blvd. is a Step in the Right Direction
Everyone can agree that Los Angeles has a long way to go before it has a world-class public transportation system. An effective system that offers a quick,...
Fighting for Clean Air: Community Members Speak Out Against Proposed Railyard Expansion near the LA and Long Beach Ports
A few miles from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach lies the 233-acre Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). Much of the cargo that is unloaded...