West Oakland's 'Diesel Death Zone'

For decades, community members and allies have complained about
the diesel truck traffic around the Port of Oakland. People who
live in this neighborhood, between several freeways and backing
up to one of the busiest ports in the nation, have elevated
instances of asthma, and shorter life spans, than others in the
county. We meet the activists who are trying to change this
reality, and we hear about the complex politics and alliances
that have resulted in some hope that change is coming. The phrase
"diesel death zone" is used more often with areas in Southern
California, but we believe it applies here as well. Sarah Holtz
reports.


 


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