Critics Charge SCAQMD Slowing Port ISR, Building Decarbonization Rules

Environmentalists are criticizing South Coast air district officials for allegedly slowing efforts to advance an indirect source rule (ISR) to reduce port pollution as well as two building decarbonization rules, and pressing board members to reverse what they see as an unnecessary pivot to appease industry representatives. “Lobbyists from some of the most polluting industries have fought to weaken these rules, delay their implementation, and even resort to legal challenges. Yet, this agency has risen above these challenges before --...