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Why the Bay Area’s Zero-Emission Appliance Rule is a Big Deal

Legal Planet

Gas stoves are a significant driver of childhood asthma , leaking methane even while turned off and releasing as much nationwide climate pollution each year as 500,000 cars. Furnaces and water heaters are even bigger polluters, with major contributions to outdoor air pollution in the Bay Area. Richard Trumka Jr.,

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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

And if EPA finalized Option 2, nearly 30 percent of trucks sold 2027-2029 could be no better than today’s best-forming (but still dirty) diesel trucks! On top of two decades of inaction, it’s hard to understand EPA’s thought process here to further delay progress.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

Several provisions – a few of which are directly available to local governments – can additionally help address local air pollution and other inequitable impacts to vulnerable communities. States, Indian tribes, and air pollution control agencies are also eligible for funding. Second, $11.97

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DEP Budget Testimony: DEP Moving At The Speed Of Business; Lightning Energy Plan; Most Inspections; Commitment To Environmental Justice

PA Environment Daily

These standards are in place years ahead of federal MCLs and are giving Pennsylvania Public Water Systems a leg up for compliance with federal regulations that are set to be enforced in 2029. Additionally, this program will encourage jobs for the people that live in nearby communities, growing local economies while improving air quality.

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ACT Delivers Cleaner, Efficient, and Cost-Effective On-Road Freight in a Feasible Package

Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS/S&P Global Mobility 2024 This accelerated transition to cleaner on-road freight is vital to reduce harmful air pollution generated from trucks, given that theyre the largest source of ozone-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in the nation and the largest source of lung-damaging fine particulates from vehicles on the road.