Matthew Tejada speaks out on ports and goods movement pollution, the Houston Ship Channel, and overburdened communities

This is an excellent opinion piece in the Houston Chronicle, with personal perspectives and an update on the Environmental Protection Agency’s ports and goods movement focus.  Nobody knows these topics better than Matthew Tejada, who formed Air Alliance Houston and leads the EPA Office of Environmental Justice.

For background:

• NEJAC Meeting, May 20-21, 2015, San Diego, CA. The meeting will include a public comment period on the evening of May 20. Topics for discussion at this meeting will include goods movement, port, and border issues. Register now. (Source: EPA Website)

• EPA Ports Initiative (EPA)

• Air Pollution and Public Health in Galena Park, Texas, (Air Alliance Houston)