L.A. Port Says It's Ahead of Schedule on Reducing Emissions

Port-related air pollution continues to drop despite a rebound in cargo at the Port of Los Angeles, the port said new data shows. It said from 2005 to 2011 cumulative harmful emissions at the port plunged 76 percent, while container volume grew 6 percent. On a year-to-year basis, there has been a decrease up to 7 percent of harmful emissions. The port said the data shows the port is three years ahead of its year 2014 targets for reducing diesel particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, and the Port is on track to meet more stringent 2023 emission reduction goals.