""The developers want everyone to believe that a coal terminal in West Oakland is a done deal. We stand before you today to say that it's anything but a done deal.""
""We are petitioning the Bay Area Air District to impose strict regulations that would make it more difficult - ideally impossible - for the terminal to receive and handle coal across.""
A coalition in Oakland successfully banned coal handling but faced legal challenges allowing a terminal to proceed. Activists, led by Ted Franklin of No Coal in Oakland, are now focusing on regulatory measures to hinder the project. They are petitioning the Bay Area Air District for stricter air regulations and rebuilding a coalition of environmental groups and community members. Over 1,000 residents have signed a letter urging careful review of the developers' permit applications, aiming to deter potential investors from the coal terminal.
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