Oppose coal shipments through Oakland port and support related state bills
Resolution Resolution No. 32-16
In Plain English
The city council formally objects to plans for shipping coal through a new marine terminal at Oakland's port. Coal shipments raise environmental and health concerns for Bay Area communities. The resolution also backs 2 state bills that would restrict coal transport through California ports.
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