/tags/air-pollution air pollution en-US Copyright Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:25:13 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-14/new-study-finds-65-decrease-in-californias-fine-particle-pollution-over-20-years Although fine particle pollution has decreased statewide, researchers say historically disadvantaged communities still face disproportionate impacts. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:25:13 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-14/new-study-finds-65-decrease-in-californias-fine-particle-pollution-over-20-years Manola Secaira /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-06-06/new-oregon-program-puts-air-monitors-into-communities-hands As Oregon’s summer skies become increasingly filled with wildfire smoke, some communities will have an opportunity to see just how unhealthy their air is. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:31:05 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-06-06/new-oregon-program-puts-air-monitors-into-communities-hands April Ehrlich /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-23/californias-polluted-communities-could-miss-out-on-billions-under-states-flawed-system The state’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged, researchers say. Some immigrant neighborhoods could be left out, while other groups are overrepresented. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:45:44 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-23/californias-polluted-communities-could-miss-out-on-billions-under-states-flawed-system Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-03/oregon-nine-states-sue-epa-over-wood-stove-pollution-that-threatens-tens-of-thousands-in-the-state They want the agency to update its emission standards and tighten its oversight. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:07:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-03/oregon-nine-states-sue-epa-over-wood-stove-pollution-that-threatens-tens-of-thousands-in-the-state Lynne Terry /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-08-15/californias-plan-to-reduce-vehicle-emissions-kicks-in-for-trucks-as-early-as-2024 The move is one piece of California’s mission to cut emissions and targets the largest source of air pollution in the state, which comes from vehicles. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:36:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-08-15/californias-plan-to-reduce-vehicle-emissions-kicks-in-for-trucks-as-early-as-2024 Manola Secaira /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-07/california-and-manufacturers-strike-deal-over-zero-emission-trucks Truck manufacturers won’t file legal challenges over California’s controversial mandate, and in return, the state air board will relax some smog-fighting requirements. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:36:04 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-07/california-and-manufacturers-strike-deal-over-zero-emission-trucks Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-28/california-to-phase-out-diesel-trucks-what-happens-next In a worldwide first, California’s air board unanimously moves to end diesel’s decades-long stranglehold on the economy. Truckers predict chaos, while communities near ports, freeways celebrate cleaner air. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:36:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-28/california-to-phase-out-diesel-trucks-what-happens-next Nadia Lopez /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-03/why-california-leads-the-country-in-cutting-vehicle-emissions California leads the charge nationally when it comes to pushing vehicle electrification forward. It makes sense given the fact that vehicles are the primary source of pollution in the state, especially as it’s also home to the largest auto market in the country. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:58:00 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-04-03/why-california-leads-the-country-in-cutting-vehicle-emissions Manola Secaira /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-11-28/air-pollution-monitoring-to-increase-for-diverse-communities-on-oregons-south-coast-and-in-portland Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in Portland and the other near Coos Bay — are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:00:43 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-11-28/air-pollution-monitoring-to-increase-for-diverse-communities-on-oregons-south-coast-and-in-portland Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-10-28/going-electric-opponents-clash-as-california-aims-to-force-diesel-trucks-off-the-road Opponents clashed over a state proposal to ban gas-fueled truck sales and make large trucking firms convert to electric within two decades. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:28:17 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-10-28/going-electric-opponents-clash-as-california-aims-to-force-diesel-trucks-off-the-road Nadia Lopez