Port of Long Beach marks 87% cut in diesel emissions

The Port of Long Beach reported dramatic reductions in air pollution, including an 87% cut in diesel emissions, according to the port’s latest annual emissions inventory. This follows a series of aggressive actions by the Port to curtail pollution over the last years.

In addition to diesel particulates, the study found the Port’s smog-forming nitrogen oxides have reduced by 56% since 2005. Sulphur oxides were down 97% and greenhouse gases are 16% lower.

While emissions remain dramatically lower...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-long-beach-marks-87-cut-in-diesel-emissions/

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