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CARB approves first emissions reduction plans for three Southern California communities

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The California Air Resources Board has approved the first three Community Emissions Reduction Programs (CERP) within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) under Assembly Bill 617. East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce. It will also conduct quarterly idling sweeps for neighborhood truck traffic.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. That rule has achieved an 80% reduction in harmful emissions from more than 13,000 vessel visits since 2014.

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Study links air pollution to heightened risk of Type 2 diabetes in overweight and obese Latino children

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Latino children who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) and published in the journal Diabetes. Scientists tracked the Los Angeles County children for an average of 3.5

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Toyota reveals second iteration of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck: Project Portal 2.0; 300 miles per fill

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Since it first began operation in April 2017, the Project Portal “Alpha” truck has logged nearly 10,000 miles of testing and real-world drayage operations in and around the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles while emitting nothing but water vapor. Project Portal 2.0 With a gross combined weight capacity of 80,000 lbs.

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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

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Harris announced a settlement with cargo terminals at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles over diesel emissions from exhaust that requires the terminals to complete projects to reduce their diesel emissions and better notify the public of emissions. California Attorney General Kamala D. Trapac, Inc.;

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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The California Air Resources Board directed its staff to take steps to provide further locomotive and rail yard emission reductions beyond those achieved by existing US Environmental Protection Agency and state regulations and agreements. While we are pleased to have already reduced diesel emissions at the rail yards, it’s not enough.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Federal and State EV Incentives Because the recent boost in EV popularity is great for reducing emissions, California has been introducing even more programs aimed at helping people purchase electric vehicles, investing in their ultimate goal of eliminating the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.