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04
Jun
Diesel Particulate Pollution Down 50%
The California Air Resources Board last week heard the research findings from six experts describing the potent and near-term contribution to climate change posed by black carbon, methane and hydrofluorocarbons. The scientists also explained that reducing emissions of these short-lived global warming compounds would be a highly effective strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate change, especially in Arctic regions.
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30
Apr
EPA Makes $20M Available For Updating Old Diesel Engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA estimates that for every $1 spent on clean diesel funding, up to $13 of public health benefit is realized.
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