"This settlement is an example of the port's continued pattern of concentrating toxic pollution in working class communities of color like East and West Oakland so that wealthier, whiter neighborhoods don't have to bear the cost of fossil fuel-dependent industries," said Sarah Chen, an associate attorney for Communities for a Better Environment, which is suing the airport. "This is textbook environmental racism, and CBE is committed to fighting for East Oakland's equal right to a healthy environment."
The recent settlement between Oakland Airport, the city of Alameda, and the Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity will facilitate a major expansion while addressing community concerns.
