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Dear CA Air Resource Board members,

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the 2022 State
Implementation Plan. I am excited to hear about the proposal for
zero-GHG emission space and water heaters. 

I grew up mostly with an electric stove in the house, and my sister
(10 years younger) grew up with a gas stove in the house.

She has asthma; I don't.

I can't say with certainty that the stove is what did it - but
studies and statistics show that's a strong possibility.

I don't want to see other kids fight asthma. It's not fun. And in
some cases, downright scary.

I remember a few times she had trouble breathing at school, and my
mom had to go pick her up, bring her home, and hold her until she
calmed down.

Then, I didn't know what I could do.

Now I do.

As you know, there are substantial health benefits to removing
natural gas from homes and businesses. Gas stoves fill homes with
many of the same pollutants contained in car exhaust, leading to
air pollution levels in many homes that would be illegal if
measured outside. Children are particularly at risk. Kids living in
a home with a gas stove are 42% more likely to have asthma, a
dangerous health condition that costs Californians more than $11
billion annually.

Thank you for your leadership.

Sincerely,
Josh

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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2022-02-23 18:41:52