LA City Council Approves $180M Coal Export Terminal Over Long Beach Health Objections
By
GREG KRIKORIAN
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council approved a $180-million coal exporting facility on Terminal Island over objections from Long Beach officials. Supporters argue the project will create thousands of jobs and generate significant revenue for the harbor area. Long Beach officials have raised concerns about health hazards from wind-blown coal dust and have filed a lawsuit challenging the environmental impact report, claiming the Port of Los Angeles and project partners understated the potential for coal dust pollution.
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bskyLA City Council Approves $180M Coal Export Terminal Over Long Beach Health Objectionslatimes.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOver the objections of Long Beach officials, the Los Angeles City Council has approved plans for a $180-million coal exporting facility that backers say will bring thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new revenue to the harbor area.
Long Beach officials contend that wind-blown coal dust from the terminal could present a health hazard.
The lawsuit claims the Port of Los Angeles and other partners in the project understated the potential for coal dust to blanket wat
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