John DeCiccoJohn DeCicco, senior fellow for automotive strategies at the Environmental Defense Fund, lays out his organization’s frustration with the auto industry.

The California Air Resources Board approved the landmark Low Carbon Fuel Standard on April 23, 2009. VerdeXchange News presents excerpts from the Executive Summary of the CARB staff report that proceeded that decision in order to elucidate the decision's impact and scope.

James HanklaJames Hankla and S. David Freeman, heads of the boards for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, respectively, detail the environmental agenda at the ports during a panel at the 2009 VerdeXchange Green Marketmakers Conference.

Marcelo da LuzAn inspiring example that the work of just one dedicated individual can have a tremendous impact on the development of game-changing technology, Canadian Marcelo da Luz is in the midst of a record-breaking journey across North America in his solar powered car, the Power of One.

Patty Senecal Patty Senecal explains important disparities in the Clean Trucks plans between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and how these disparities may delay the benefits of the ports’ Clean Air Action Plan.

Roger SnobleThe L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has the daunting challenge of providing public transportation solutions for a region obsessed with the automobile. Added to the issues bred by such a stubborn cultural milieu are regional challenges such as the largest port complex in the country, poor air quality, and oscillating state funding for new projects.

Peter PeytonBy their nature, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles apply constant pressure to the often conflicting intersection of environmental mitigation and business development. No green goals will be possible, however, without the partnership of unions, such as the ILWU.

Bonnie LowenthalLong Beach City Councilmember Bonnie Lowenthal has served on the front lines of the battles over goods movement and pollution. In this VerdeXchange News interview she discusses the state bond’s promise for easing the impact of pollution on her constituents in Long Beach and neighboring port communities.

Gene PentimontiShipping industry giant Maersk Line, operator of the Port of L.A.’s largest terminal, has accepted a degree of responsibility for the pollution surrounding its ports of call and has implemented voluntary measures to clean its ships that call on California.

Enrique PeñalosaJust as cities in undeveloped countries face daunting urban and environmental challenges, so do they give rise to remarkable, unexpected solutions. Focusing on improved public transit and public spaces, Mayor Enrique Peñalosa transformed Bogotá, Columbia, into a more pleasant, safe, and sustainable city.