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Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

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For example, the city of Fresno is predicted to see a 40% improvement in air quality between 2013 (the base year of the plan) and 2024, when the Valley is expected to attain the 35 ug/m 3 standard). CARB expects significant benefits from the plan. The Valley Air District has committed to an aggregate reduction of 1.3 emissions and 1.9

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Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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In “Estimated Excess Morbidity and Mortality Caused by Air Pollution above ATS Recommended Standards, 2011-2013,” published online in the August edition of Annals of the American Thoracic Society , researchers report on the annual health benefits of meeting more protective standards recommended by the ATS for O 3 and PM 2.5. 201602-103AR.

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Urgent: Assemblymember Chris Holden Trying to Kill California’s 100% Renewable Climate Bill, #ChangeTheClimate, #SB100

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Assemblymember Jim Patterson represents the 23rd Assembly District which covers portions of Fresno and Tulare counties. Susan Talamantes Eggman – (916) 319-2013 – [link]. Jim Patterson (Vice Chair) – (916) 319-2023 – [link]. Autumn Burke – (916) 319-2062 – [link].

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