The Port of Los Angeles’ environmental programs and green
technologies are the focus of a new children’s book, “A Cleaner Port. A Brighter Future. The Greening of the Port of Los
Angeles.”
The book, written by Robyn C. Friend and Judith Love Cohen,
is the sixth in a series of environmental children’s books dedicated to
teaching youth about the importance of environmental conservation and
preservation. It provides elementary school-aged readers an easy-to-follow
story about ports and their purposes.
In the book, the authors explain how the Port of Los Angeles is
using cleaner, greener ways to move cargo. Readers can learn about the Port of
Los Angeles’ environmental efforts – from cleaner trucks to shoreside power for
idling ships to trash skimmer boats – and how those efforts help reduce air and
water pollution.
The book features colorful, original illustrations, lesson
plans, fun facts and a glossary of environmental and port terms.
“It’s never too early to start educating children about the
importance of preserving the environment,” port Executive Director Geraldine Knatz
said. “Our story is an example of how industrial operations can transform in
the modern era.”
The authors and illustrator David Katz will be on hand for
an open-to-the-public book signing at Williams Bookstore in San Pedro from 5 pm
to 8 pm Thurs., Feb. 7.
“A Cleaner Port. A
Brighter Future. The Greening of the Port of Los Angeles.” is available for
purchase through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com, and the port is also
donating copies to local schools and libraries.
