Harboring
Pollution
The Dirty Truth about U.S. Ports
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Marine ports in the United States are major hubs of economic activity
and major sources of pollution. Enormous ships with engines running
on the dirtiest fuel available, thousands of diesel truck visits
per day, mile-long trains with diesel locomotives hauling cargo,
and other polluting equipment and activities at marine ports cause
an array of environmental impacts that can seriously affect local
communities and the environment. These impacts range from increased
risk of illness, such as respiratory disease or cancer, to increases
in regional smog, contamination of water, and the blight of local
communities and public lands.
Marine ports are now among the most poorly regulated sources of
pollution in the United States. This report assesses efforts at the
10 largest
U.S. ports to control pollution, and provides an overview of policy
and practical pollution mitigation recommendations.
A follow-up report will offer detailed analysis of our technical
recommendations for the benefit of port operators, regulatory
agencies, and community-based environmental and health advocates.
Contents Overview
- Air Pollution from Port Operations
- Water Pollution from Port Operations
- Land Use Problems at Ports
- Port Community Relations
Environmental Report Cards for 10 U.S. Ports
- Los Angeles, California
- Long Beach, California
- New York-New Jersey (the Port Authority of
New York & New Jersey)
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Oakland, California
- Hampton Roads, Virginia
- Seattle, Washington
- Savannah, Georgia
- Houston, Texas
- Miami, Florida
Recommendations
- Recommendations for Ports
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