Faced with massive pollution, the Los Angeles Port is experimenting with innovative pollution-cutting strategies -- at a cost of billions.
"In an effort to put a lid on Southern California's largest single source of air pollution, local, state and federal experts this week plan to unveil dozens of potential new rules and initiatives to cut smog from the fast-growing Los Angeles port complex.
...Other ideas would employ technology rarely, if ever, used in the United States, including new power sources for ships docked at the port or idling near shore. Some ideas, such as restrictions on fuels for ships and trucks, might require new state or federal legislation.
...Showcasing an array of measures, from the use of low-sulfur fuel to cleaner-burning engines, the experts hope to show the task force how to close the gap between the amount of pollution three years ago and the amount expected by 2025."
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: Plan to Cut Port Smog to Be Unveiled

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