The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released their economic study to support the Truck Rate Plan that will impose a proposed rate structure to help accelerate the conversion of the San Pedro Bay truck fleet to cleaner, less-polluting models. In 2017, the Ports promised to create a Truck Rate Plan as part … Read more
[row] [col span=”1/1″] The Coalition for Clean Air is excited to announce the hiring of two new staff members this fall: Rachelle Arias is joining us as our new Office Manager, and Julia Randolph is joining as our new Policy and Outreach Associate. [/col] [/row] [divider width=”medium” align=”center”] [row] [col span=”1/4″] [ux_image id=”3619″] [/col] [col … Read more
! December 2019 Update: Thanks to your calls, comments and advocacy, CARB moved forward to begin the process of adopting a tougher regulation! CARB will vote on the final regulation in the spring of 2020. Over 600,000 electric cars have been sold in California since we set zero-emission vehicle standards. It’s time for CARB to … Read more
San Francisco just took a big step in supporting electric vehicles, public transit and active transportation. 67.65% of SF voters supported Measure D in the November 5, 2019 elections. Measure D was the product of a year-long process of negotiations between San Francisco, ride hailing companies like Lyft and Uber, and advocates for clean air, … Read more
By Jerilyn López Mendoza, Senior Policy Advocate ! December 2019 Update: Thanks to your calls, comments and advocacy, CARB moved forward to begin the process of adopting a tougher regulation! When it comes to air pollution, there’s nothing quite like container ships. These giant football-stadium size vessels are a major source of air pollution globally … Read more
We originally posted the following article on wildfire risk almost one year ago, but the information is as relevant today as ever. Unfortunately, those who study climate change are showing that wildfire events are going to be the new normal. So, its important to know how to protect yourself from the worst effects. Reminder: You … Read more
Another legislative year has come and gone in Sacramento; and it brought both good and bad news for air quality. Not only did 2019 mark the beginning of a new legislative session with 13 newly elected State Legislators, but it was also the first full year with Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President Pro Tempore … Read more
