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Cleaning Up the Port of L.A., and Will Hollywood Boycott Georgia?
A decade ago, officials spent millions to convert Chinese ships at the Port of L.A. from diesel to electric power. But then the ships stopped using the port. What can be done now to fix new concerns about air pollution in and around the port?
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenA decade ago, officials spent millions to convert Chinese ships at the Port of L.A. from diesel to electric power. But then the ships stopped using the port and now there are new concerns about air pollution in and around the port?
Then, Hollywood is threatening to boycott the state of Georgia, where many film and TV projects are filmed, over a discriminatory new law being considered by the governor there.
In our weekly web roundup, the latest on the Apple-F.B.I. fight over the iPhone used by the San Bernardino terrorists and more.
In a different Internet-related story, Madeleine gets a peek inside the country’s first live-in rehab center for digital addiction.
And finally, a debate on the advice of organizing expert Marie Kondo.
Banner Image: Aerial view of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Port of Los Angeles
In this episode
5 storiesCleaning Up the Country’s Busiest Port
There’s an ongoing effort to clean up the air around the busiest port in America, in San Pedro. Ships that run on diesel fuel spew so much pollution, the cancer rates for nearby residents are more than double the rates are for people living in other coastal communities.
Read the story9 minHollywood Georgia Boycott
Disney, The Weinstein Company and some top Hollywood stars are threatening to boycott Georgia. The state has lucrative tax incentives that have lured film and television productions there, including the Marvel movies. But sitting on Governor Nathan Deal’s desk for his signature is a so-called “religious liberty” bill.
Read the story7 minWeekly Web Roundup: FBI v. Apple
Iranian computer hackers have been indicted by the feds… at the same time the feds invite other hackers to crack open an iPhone. We discuss that and more in our weekly web chat with Xeni Jardin.
Read the story11 minInside Digital Rehab
Did you know that the average smartphone user looks at his phone 221 times a day? That’s according to a British study. It’s a number that makes you wonder if we’re all digital addicts. Turns out, we might be. So what’s it like inside the country’s first residential rehab for digital addiction.
Read the story9 minThe Kondo Way
Spring has arrived. It’s the time of year when tree leaves begin to grow, flowers blossom and armies of cleaning experts share their knowledge with us. But the decluttering philosophy of one Japanese organizing expert, Marie Kondo, has been adopted by millions of Americans.
Read the story11 min
