The movement of goods through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the L.A. region. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has reported that the Ports are “the single largest fixed source of air pollution in Southern California.” And neighboring communities—predominantly low-income communities of color—bear the brunt of this pollution, suffering from smog and toxic air pollution from port equipment. 

This article was originally published on the UCLA Newsroom website on November 7, 2023. We share it here with UCLA Newsroom's permission.

The Meaning of Ralph Bunche

The annual gala of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a highlight on the calendar of public interest professionals nationwide, and this year’s event will shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of one member of the UCLA School of Law faculty.