Why California’s Climate Change Fight Is Also About Public Health – Time

Article Synopsis – The same sources of emissions that cause global warming also produce pollutants that damage human health, therefore targeting the sources can help improve both. California has long been among the most polluted states in the nation. Today, eight out of ten Californians live in a county with toxic air that contributes to a range of health problems. Rampant pollution from the transportation sector has been the most difficult problem to solve. Leaders in California have set ambitious targets for moving to electric vehicles. An executive order signed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2012 calls for 1.5 million zero emission vehicles by 2025. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray June 13, 2017 Newsletter