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Study links California regulations, significant declines in cancer risk from exposure to air toxics

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In the 1990s, California adopted a reformulated diesel fuel program; started a heavy-duty diesel truck roadside inspection program; implemented particle pollution standards for urban transit buses; and established standards for off-road diesel engines. Full details on the methodology are presented in the supplementary materials for the paper.

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

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Source: Staff presentation. Union Pacific operates in 23 states west of Chicago, while BNSF Railway is present in 28. Diesel exhaust contains a variety of harmful gases and more than 40 other known cancer-causing substances. Additional diesel PM reductions in 18 major CA railyards with five new locomotive measures.

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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. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know?

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc. and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro.

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