[Shadow_Group] Environment California : Tell EPA that Californians Want Clean Air (simple steps)

[shadowgroup-l at lists.resist.ca]

Dear Environment California supporter,

California has the dirtiest air in the country. A large cause of this problem is the burning of fossil fuels that emit tiny particles called 'particulate matter' into the air. These particles can lodge deep in the lungs and result in increased rates of asthma, respiratory disease and other health problems. 

Email U.S. EPA and ask the agency to issue strong rules that will clean up particulate matter in our skies and protect public health. Then, ask your friends and family to help by forwarding this email to them.

To take action, click on this link or paste it into your web browser:
http://environmentcalifornia.org/envirocaliftoxics.asp?id=162&id4=ES 


BACKGROUND

Particulate matter is one of the most dangerous pollutants in California's skies. Emitted from a variety of sources, including the burning of fossil fuels like diesel, gasoline and oil, the tiny specks of pollution that make up particulate matter can lodge deep in the lungs and lead to asthma attacks, respiratory disease and other health problems. 

The Clean Air Act requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency to issue strong rules that will require states like California to limit the amount of the most dangerous particulate matter released into the air. 

Unfortunately, however, EPA is in danger of issuing rules that will not fully protect the public health of Californians. Among the most glaring oversights - the EPA rules may not fully regulate the biggest contributors to particulate matter in the air. Furthermore, the agency may also delay the full implementation of pollution prevention measures. 

Please take a moment to ask Jeffrey R. Holmstead, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at U.S. EPA to enact strong rules that will fully protect the public from dangerous particulate matter pollution in California's skies. 

To take action, click on this link or paste it into your web browser:
http://environmentcalifornia.org/envirocaliftoxics.asp?id=162&id4=ES 

Sincerely, 

Sujatha Jahagirdar
Environment California Environmental Advocate
SujathaJ at environmentcalifornia.org 
http://www.EnvironmentCalifornia.org 

P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.





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