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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.

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California Environmental Justice Advisory Committee launches series of statewide meetings

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California’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee ( EJAC ) is launching a series of statewide meetings to provide residents with the opportunity to meet with local advocates and state officials to share concerns and to provide input on addressing air pollution and how to help California meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets.

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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

Huron, California Mayor Rey Leon, recently recognized by the California Energy Commission as a “Clean Energy Champion ,” is determined to make his city the greenest on the map, and much of his effort has centered around electric transportation. The biggest piece of the pollution pie comes from transportation.".

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California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

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Combining the control of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions into a single coordinated package of standards is a new approach to ARB’s motor vehicle standards. The community meetings are currently scheduled for Fresno (12 July); Pacoima (19 July); and Oakland (26 July). Earlier post.) These are: 2 March 2010.

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CARB draft of updated AB 32 Scoping Plan for climate change actions post-2020; pushing for greater transportation reductions

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The original Plan, first released in 2008, was developed on the principle that a balanced mix of strategies is the best way to cut emissions and grow California’s economy in a clean and sustainable direction. Among the consideration are: The Advanced Clean Cars regulation will reduce GHG emissions from new light-duty vehicles by about 4.5%

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all. Email Neal.

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