The Port of Los Angeles recently introduced the Alternative Maritime Program (AMP), which will have ships plug into cleaner land-side power once they reach the harbor.
Along with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the Port of Los Angeles recently introduced the Alternative Maritime Program (AMP), which will have ships plug into cleaner land-side power once they reach the harbor. "Cold ironing," as it is referred to in the industry, is one of the innovative ways the Port is addressing environmental concerns and remaining competitive. Metro Investment Report presents an interview with Larry Keller, Executive Director of the Port of L.A., in which he talks about the significant issues facing the port, including terminal development, pollution mitigation, and port security.
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FULL STORY: Port Of L.A. Executive Director Larry Keller Opines On Port Development & Environmental Concerns

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Manufactured housing communities have long been an affordable housing option for millions of people living in the U.S., but that affordability is disappearing rapidly. How did we get here?

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Americans are moving a lot less than they once did, and that is a problem. While Yoni Applebaum, in his highly-publicized article Stuck, gets the reasons badly wrong, it's still important to ask: why are we moving so much less than before?

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The Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Green Schools Symposium brings together educators, students, and experts to advance sustainability in schools through innovative design, climate resilience strategies, and collaborative learning.

Using Old Oil and Gas Wells for Green Energy Storage
Penn State researchers have found that repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal-assisted compressed-air energy storage can boost efficiency, reduce environmental risks, and support clean energy and job transitions.
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