A coalition of community organizations on Wednesday demanded strict environmental regulations for a planned bulk commodity terminal in West Oakland. Those concerned said that the processing of coal at the terminal will cause air pollution due to coal dust, potentially leading to adverse public health outcomes.
At a news conference, members of the Keep Coal Out of Oakland Coalition announced that they have submitted an open letter to the Bay Area Air District, calling for a cap on the quantity of coal passing through the terminal, stringent emission limits to mitigate coal dust, and air quality monitoring.
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