The Port of Oakland on Monday announced what officials called an “aggressive” plan to reduce carbon emissions at the Oakland airport. But environmental groups said the plan represents merely a drop…
The Port of Oakland’s plan to reduce carbon emissions at the Oakland International Airport leaves out a crucial element, according to critics of its planned expansion: emissions from actual flights.
Lin Griffith, a member of the steering committee for Stop OAK Expansion Coalition, which organized last week’s protest, said the plan represents merely a drop in the bucket of the airport’s emissions, primarily because it leaves out the biggest emitters. In pursuit of its emissions goal, the airport has already begun using electric outlets for airplanes at gates and other battery-powered equipment.The airport will also pursue further certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, an international carbon management program, according to the plan released Monday. Beyond that, the plan is still light on specifics.
Griffith said her group, comprised of 60 separate organizations, applauded the airport for taking steps to reduce emissions from operations, but said they can’t abdicate responsibility for the number of flights in and out of the airport. Her group’s concerns largely stem from the carbon emissions created by additional flights, in addition to air and noise pollution.
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