Chasing Zero

Kat Janowicz

Description

Kat Janowicz digs deep to chronicle the transformation of the LA-Long Beach ports as a springboard for exploring the larger quest for an emission-free world.

The landmark 2002 ruling in a lawsuit against the Port of Los Angeles and one of its terminal operators sent shock waves through global supply chains. To stay in business and continue to compete on the world stage, the LA and Long Beach ports had to start listening to the community and find common ground for reducing port-related air pollution. Ultimately, the ports underwent nothing short of an environmental reformation. Technical documents, legislative records, and news reports offer bits and pieces of this story, but the full account has never been told until now. 

Drawing on more than two decades of experience in the energy, transportation, and technology sectors, Kat Janowicz digs deep to chronicle the transformation of the LA-Long Beach ports as a springboard for exploring the larger quest for an emission-free world: the choices, the costs, and the challenges. Janowicz reviewed thousands of documents, watched hundreds of hours of video recordings, and spoke to more than 150 people to tell this story and decode its complexities. Those who shared their knowledge, insights, and personal stories include current and former port executives and staff, elected and appointed officials, private industry leaders, scientists, educators, and everyday people who live and work in Southern California. 

Captivating, informative, and entertaining, Chasing Zero is a primer for everyone from ordinary people to high-level decision-makers seeking to better understand the global trade, supply chain, technology, energy, and environmental issues and policies that affect us all. While painting a vivid portrait of the global challenges we face, the book sheds light on the exciting opportunities for current and future generations willing to tackle them.

Sujets

• Energie & environnement
• Engineering
• Technology
• Sciences et techniques
• Environmental

Informations

• Publié par: Rare Bird Books
• Date de parution: 13 juin 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781644283929
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

This is a Genuine Rare Bird Book
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Copyright © 2023 by Kat Janowicz
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hardcover isbn : 9781644283288 epub isbn : 9781644283929
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To all those curious, open-minded, and willing to learn


Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I
Perfect Storm
Chapter 1
Fighting for Clean Air
Chapter 2
Green Port Policy
Chapter 3
What’s at Stake
Part II
Sea Change
Chapter 4
Green Light
Chapter 5
Inside the Ports
Chapter 6
When Ships Call
Chapter 7
Vessel Fueling
Chapter 8
Large Bodies in Motion
Chapter 9
Supertrains
Chapter 10
Freeways, Freedom, and Clean Trucks
Chapter 11
First Successes
Chapter 12
Forging Ahead with Technology
Part III
No Time Like the Present
Chapter 13
Countries, Corporations, and Consumers
Chapter 14
Energizing Freight
Chapter 15
A Universe of Possibilities
Glossary
Bibliography
Citations and References
Index



Acknowledgments
Many sources contributed to this book and I am grateful to them all. The list is long. People representing nearly every facet of the trade and transportation industry—current and former port executives and staff, cargo owners, ocean shipping companies, terminal operators, trucking companies, railroads, warehousing, aviation and aerospace, union and nonunion workers, and my fellow directors and members of trade associations—taught me so much. My teachers included economists, lawyers, engineers, innovators, scientists, regulators, policymakers, energy and fuel experts, educators, workforce development specialists, environmental and health advocates, and everyday people who work and live in the San Pedro Bay community. Certainly, the leaders and staff at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, as well as the Port of Hueneme, were beyond generous with their time, patience, and insights.
From in-depth interviews to poignant passing observations, people shared their information and experience. They also trusted me with their personal stories and provided invaluable feedback on early drafts.
Running a marathon may be easier than naming everyone, but I’ll do my best: Adam Meller, Alan Lowenthal, Allan Grosvenor, Alex Perez, Amy Grat, Aneta Szreder-Piernicka, Ann Lee Carpenter, Anthony Otto, Aparna Mehta, Arley Baker, Art Wong, Beata Szymanowska, Becky Haycox, Bianca Roman Villanueva, Bill Mongelluzzo, Bill Schopp, Bonnie Lowenthal, Brian Yanity, Bruce Heyman, Carlo Luzzi, Carlos Ovalle, Chris Cannon, Chris Chase, Christina Moses, Christine Batikian, Clay Sandidge, Cris Liban, Dan Drazan, Darren Kettle, Daryle Bailey, David Arsenault, David Libatique, David White, David Wright, Diane Middleton, Dianne McNinch, Dick McKenna, Dona Lacayo, Doug Sereno, Doug Thiessen, Dwight Robinson, Ed Avol, Ed Renwick, Ed Rogan, Elizabeth Warren, Erin Gardner, Fran Inman, Frances Keeler, Frank Ramirez, Frank Davidson, Gary Toebben, Gene Seroka, Geraldine Knatz, Giles Pettifor, Greg Alexander, Greg Roche, Gregory Nadeau, Guiselle Aldrete, Gwen Butterfield, Hasan Ikhrata, Heather Moro, Heather Tomley, Henry Rogers, Hilda Blanco, Jacob Goldberg, Jenny Krusoe, Jerilyn L ó pez Mendoza, Jessica Alvarenga, Jim Cooper, Jim MacLellan, John Arena, John Beghin, John Kato, John Ochs, John Pauling, John McLaurin, Jolene Hayes, Jon Slangerup, Jonathan Gold, Joseph Hower, Joseph Lyou, Kathryn McDermott, Kerry Gerot, Kimberly Ritter-Martinez, Kip Louttit, Kristin Decas, Kristina Gjerde, Lee Peterson, Lou Anne Bynum, Lucia Moreno-Linares, Lupe Valdez, Margaret Kaigh Doyle, Marianne Venieris Gastelum, Mario Cordero, Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero, Mark Baza, Mark Hirzel, Mark Kempton, Marnie Primmer, Martin Humphreys, Matt Schrap, Matthew Arms, Meghan Reese, Michael DiBernardo, Michele Grubbs, Miguel Rodríguez, Morgan Caswell, Nate Kaplan, Nina Turner, Noah Perch-Ahern, Noel Hacegaba, Norman Fassler-Katz, Oscar Bazán, Patrick Couch, Patrick O’Donnell, Paul Bingham, Paul Evans, Paul Hubler, Peggy Vogt, Phil Washington, Phillip Sanfield, Rachel Michelin, Rachel Campbell, Ralph Appy, Ray Wolfe, Rich Dines, Richard Cheng, Richard Havenick, Rick Gabrielson, Rick Cameron, Robert Ballard, Robert Kanter, Rustom Jehangir, Ryan Segarra Blaney, Ryan Webb, Sean Gamette, Shane Kennedy, Stan Tomsic, Stephanie Wiggins, Stephen O’Kane, Tamanna Rahman, Tara Voss, Teresa Pisano, Theresa Dau-Ngo, Thomas Jelenić, Tim DeMoss, Tom Jacobsen, Tom Swenson, Tom Badoud, Tom O’Brien, Tommy Faavae, Tony Gioiello, Trevor Clark, Tyler Reeb, Vivian Malauulu, Walter Kemmsies, Wayne Miller, Wiggs Mendoza, and Will Kempton.
There were also those who spoke to me through their works: books, videos, photos, films, technical reports, studies, white papers, media coverage, opinion pieces, blog posts, public testimony, hearings, and court records. Your voices, passion, and expertise beckoned me to dig deep to understand the context and complexity of my subject matter and write a book that speaks to people from all walks of life.
Then there are the organizations and institutions that dedicate their time, energy, and resources to inform broader audiences and decision-makers about issues that affect us all: American Association of Port Authorities, Association of Energy Engineers, Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed), Center for International Trade & Transportation, Civil Air Patrol, Coalition For Clean Air, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), EXP, Foreign Trade Association, FuturePorts, Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Los Angeles Maritime Institute ( LAMI), Mobility 21, Marine Exchange of Southern California, METRANS Transportation Consortium, Move LA, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO- LA), Propeller Club of Los Angeles and Long Beach, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, US Green Building Council (USGBC- LA), Women in International Trade (WIT- LA), and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) to name a few.
If a subject really matters, the author should be able to explain it to others. This is especially true about the urgent environmental challenges we face as a planet. In addition to always being in my corner, my parents—Halina and Jarek—were my unwavering sounding board. Your questions and feedback helped me untangle the technical threads of this story and weave them into a comprehensible narrative.
No book is complete without art to convey what words cannot. In this case, the maps, charts, and graphics created by Beata Rasmus speak volumes. Beata, your artistry and keen sense of visual storytelling are a gift, and your talent and friendship have inspired me since the day we met. I also deeply appreciate the support of Scott Birdsall at Eyemotive.
Storytelling is a craft that is even more daunting in a second language. I couldn’t have done it without Natalie Shore Peterson. Natalie, you helped me clear this hurdle with humor and grace. Our shared curiosity took us down many riveting and unexpected paths, and we brainstormed and bonded over more ideas than one book can hold. We started this journey as colleagues and finished as sisters with countless Kat-and-Nat stories to tell.
Publishing is a magical and mysterious art that I may never completely understand. What matters is that Tyson Cornell and his dedicated team at Rare Bird understood me and my vision. Your support throughout this process and all its twists and turns made this book a reality.
To my partner Mark, your advice and clear constructive criticism were spot on. So is your culinary prowess, which regularly transformed chicken and green vegetables into five-star meals that nourished me and this book for more than two years. Words cannot express my love and gratitude for your basic awesomeness.
And where would I be without Goldie, my furry four-legged friend who made sure I exercised at least six times a day? Your snuggles warmed my heart through cold spells, heat waves, a pandemic, and more research and writing than I ever imagined.
Spoiler alert: I am not perfect. I apologize for any inaccuracies or omissions. I have done my level best to tell this story without them.
Last, but not least, thank you to all who read this book. It is a product of collaboration—a small-scale version of what it took for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the maritime industry, the people who live and work in the community, and many others to fight pollution at the nation’s busiest container port complex. Chasing Zero captures this story and the ongoing battle for clean air as a springboard for exploring the tough choices communities around the globe must make. If this tale teaches people about the vital role each of us plays in the health of our planet, then the book has done its job.



Introduction
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
—Margaret Mead
In September 2008, the world’s largest particle accelerator powered up in Europe; Hurricane Ike ravaged southeast Texas after slamming through the Caribbean; and cultural phenomenon Slumdog Millionaire won the first of its