First Name | Cara |
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Last Name | Eichorn |
Email Address | Non-web submitted comment |
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Subject | Strengthen the Scoping Plan and Protect Public Health |
Comment | Honorable Mary Nichols California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Honorable Nichols, The state is already experiencing up to 24,000 premature deaths from air pollution, 350,000 asthma attacks, thousands of hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and millions of missed school days from asthma and other respiratory symptoms. In addition, children in polluted areas of the state are growing up with reduced lung capacity due to pollution exposures that slow lung growth and development. Global warming will increase temperatures and emissions and lead to heat waves and weather conditions that accelerate smog formation, worsening these very serious health concerns. In order to reach statewide goals for greenhouse gas reduction, the state plan must include the strongest possible measures to reduce emissions from the land use, transportation and industrial sectors. While the proposed state plan is a good start, stronger measures must be included. For example, the state must establish the strongest possible statewide target for greenhouse gas reduction from the land use sector. A stronger state target will spur local action to promote healthier communities, compact development patterns and alternative transportation choices to help reduce driving .Reducing global warming is a vital clean air strategy that will help Californians breathe easier and prevent suffering from lung and heart disease, and other illnesses. Please vote in favor of a STRONG, health protective, greenhouse gas reduction plan. Sincerely, Cara Eichorn 2402 North Lamer Street Burbank, CA 91504 |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-11-13 09:11:52 |
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