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Study finds NYC Clean Air Taxi rules successful in cutting pollution

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New York City Clean Air Taxi rules are successful in cutting emissions and reducing air pollution, [link] to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Drexel University. exhaust emissions declined by 82% and 49%, respectively. Dustin Fry, Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Christian A.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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The California Air Resources Board will transition its existing Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) program to a new program targeting low- and middle-income Californians. Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website.

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California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

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In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days. Air districts are expected to exhaust their existing Clean Cars 4 All funding by July 2021.

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California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

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Approximately 9,000 people in California are estimated to die prematurely each year as a result of exposure to fine particle pollution, according to a new report issued by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Fine particle pollution, smaller than 2.5 A causal relationship indicates the highest level of scientific certainty.

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California adds $72.5M for cleaner diesel trucks, deployment of advanced vehicle technologies

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced an additional $72.5 The Air Resources Board will move $8 million from other clean vehicle projects into ARB’s Truck Loan Assistance Program. The Truck Loan Assistance Program is implemented in partnership with the California Pollution Control Financing Authority.

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EPA Awards $5.6M to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

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However, the emerging technologies program promotes deployment of innovative approaches that have not yet been verified or certified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board. California Air Resources Board for nearly $1.2 million to use a seawater scrubber, which removes pollution from large ship engines.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. htm Advocates of the Th!

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