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Environmental Concerns * USA - New members of the Oakland Port Commission represent fresh perspectives on
The action was roughly equivalent to naming Michael Moore to the board of the National Rifle AssociationSan Francisco,CAL,USA -The San Francisco Bay Guardian, by JOSEPH PLASTER -October 10, 2007: -- The Oakland City Council made an unprecedented move toward environmental justice Oct. 2 by appointing Margaret Gordon to the Oakland Port Commission... It is the first time that a community activist, rather than a businessperson or a political insider, has been named to that powerful body... For years Gordon has led an effort to hold the port accountable for poisoning the air in her neighborhood, where the American Lung Association has found that one in every five children suffers from asthma... Gordon's nomination, along with that of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers business manager Victor Uno, signals a clear call for reform from Mayor Ron Dellums, who issued a prepared statement commending the council "for recognizing the importance of appointing individuals who are capable of understanding both the economic and the environmental impact of the various Port facilities"... (Image from wikipedia: San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and the Golden Gate)
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