The state of California has taken another step towards blocking construction or expansion of coal export terminals by banning state transportation funding for such projects, according to the Associated Press.
It is part of the state’s continued commitment under Governor Jerry Brown to help limit climate change by reducing coal usage globally.
Much coal exported from west coast seaports goes to Asia, especially China.
The anti-coal terminal bill that Governor Brown signed will come into effect on January 1, 2017.
In June Oakland City Council voted to reject a plan to use a proposed new terminal for shipping coal from Utah to markets in Asia.
The winning argument in that case included concerns about potential local health issues resulting from coal dust.
