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Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. ports fear that federal funding to clean up pollution could be canceled

The shift towards electrification of port operations aims to reduce air pollution in nearby communities.
Federal funding is critical for decarbonization efforts at U.S. ports, with $3 billion allocated under recent climate initiatives.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Port of Los Angeles receives unprecedented $400-million grant to electrify operations

The Port of Los Angeles received over $400 million in federal funding to transition to electric cargo-moving equipment, enhancing environmental and air quality efforts.
#traffic-disruption
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro

A big rig accident involving lithium batteries caused significant closures on Highway 47 and disrupted operations at the Port of Los Angeles.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries

A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro

A big rig accident involving lithium batteries caused significant closures on Highway 47 and disrupted operations at the Port of Los Angeles.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries

A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Port of Los Angeles Closes Terminals After Lithium Battery Fire

A tractor-trailer accident involving lithium-ion batteries caused a significant fire and traffic disruptions in Los Angeles, with closures expected to last for days.
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