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CCA in the news: February 3, 2010 As federal lawmakers grapple with how best to bring decent health care to the tens of millions of Americans without it, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is bringing forth its own proposal to improve the public's health. Earlier this year, the EPA proposed a new standard that would reduce the amount of ozone—better known as smog—in the air. Smog is a silent killer, responsible for rampant rates of asthma, respiratory illnesses and reduced lung function. Californians will have the opportunity Thursday to publicly comment on the EPA's proposal. It is our communities' responsibility to ensure that the air we breathe is clean, clear and safe for future generations. Take action: CCA seeks CEO candidates The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is seeking talented, qualified individuals as candidates for president and chief executive officer (CEO). Read the job description.
CCA among partnership awarded The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) received the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009 National Environmental Justice Achievement Award, as a central member of the stakeholder group that helped shape the Clean Trucks Program at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The broad, 22-member partnership recognized by EPA this month includes environmental and community-based organizations, unions, industry groups and government agencies. Cleaning up port trucks significantly reduces the impact of diesel truck pollution on people living in communities that have long suffered environmental injustices. Read the complete news flash
Air District adopts clean air Today the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District voted 9-2 to adopt its first clean air commuter rule, or ETRIP, which requires Valley-based employers with more than 100 employees to reduce individual car trips made by their workers. The ruling comes on the heels of a report released by the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) in June 2009—Getting to work: your clean air commute—which highlights proven programs that can help workers improve their commutes while leaving their automobiles at home. With the adoption of today’s rule, employers can turn to CCA’s report to find many innovative and effective programs worthy of implementing among their employees. CCA strongly advocated for the inclusion of a parking cash-out program, which pays workers instead of parking lots. Based on today’s ruling, this important provision will likely be included in the third phase of the rule. Read the news release News Flash - October 6, 2009 President Obama mandates federal government cut greenhouse gas emissions Nation follows Los Angeles' lead On Monday President Barack Obama signed an executive order mandating federal agencies to create a plan within 90 days to cut greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020. The ambitious plan also calls for a 50 percent increase in recycling by 2015 and a 30 percent reduction of petroleum use for vehicle fleets by 2020, as well as the conservation of water and implementation of high-efficiency building codes. In a statement, Obama said that “the federal government can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use environmentally responsible products and technologies.” The Los Angeles Times today reported that Obama’s plan builds on a 2007 Los Angeles-based plan created by then Deputy Mayor Nancy Sutley, who presently heads the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The Green LA program aims to cut Los Angeles’ greenhouse gas emissions 35 percent by 2030. The Coalition for Clean Air is impressed with this announcement and applauds President Obama for leading by example as environmentalists prepare for Copenhagen in December.
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