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CARB’s Proposed Triennial Strategic Research Plan Fiscal Years 2018-2021

September 21, 2018

This report, The Proposed Triennial Strategic Research Plan for Fiscal Years 2018-2021 (Plan), reflects a concerted effort to identify the areas of CARB’s highest priority research needs for the next three years. The research initiatives outlined in this Plan describe the research questions that CARB aims to address through in-house and externally contracted research projects.…

Building America: Field Studies of Indoor Air Quality in New U.S. Homes – July 11

June 29, 2018

Sarina Soor

air quality

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Since 2008, California has required whole dwelling mechanical ventilation compliant with ASHRAE Standard 62.2. A field study was undertaken to measure ventilation system airflows, air pollutant concentrations, and exhaust fan use in these homes to determine if the ventilation systems are providing acceptable indoor air quality, as intended. Concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), NO2,…

2018 State of the Air Report

April 20, 2018

Sarina Soor

air quality, climate change, public health, state of the air

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The “State of the Air 2018” found ozone pollution worsened significantly in 2014- 2016 compared to the previous report, while improvements continued in year-round particle pollution and fewer episodes of high particle days. This year’s report provides continued evidence that the United States must continue to fight climate change and to support and enforce the…

California has eight of 10 most polluted U.S. cities

April 20, 2018

Sarina Soor

air quality, california, pollution

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“Since California is known for its strict environmental regulations, why are so many cities from the state typically on this list? It’s because the state would be far worse off without its strict laws on tailpipe pollution and eliminating coal-fired power plants. California has done more than any other state to counteract air pollution, the…

CARB approves plan to meet California’s bold climate and air quality goals

December 22, 2017

Sarina Soor

air quality, carb, climate change

“Eleven years ago, the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) set the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. California is on track to exceed that target, while the state’s economic growth has continued to outpace the rest of the country. The 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan, approved unanimously by…

New Federal Agency Resources: Climate Change Fact Sheets, Funding for Air Sensor Best Practices, Tribal Clean Energy

September 2, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, energy efficiency, events, funding, health, renewables/DERs, resiliency, underserved communities, USDOE, USEPA, webinars, weekly updates

See below for coverage of new resources and funding opportunities from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)’s September State and Local Climate and Energy Program newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter directly visit USEPA’s page here. (more…)

California Lawmakers Propose Spending Plan for $1.2B in Cap and Trade Funds

August 19, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, cap-and-trade, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, funding, GGRF, transportationd, underserved communities, weatherization

This Wednesday, California’s State Senate proposed a series of clean energy funding initiatives totaling $1.2 billion to address greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector and air pollution in urban environments. (more…)

ARB Workshop 9/1: Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan

August 12, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, ARB, events, health, strategic planning, workshops

The California Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) staff invites you to participate in a workshop on Thursday, September 1, 2016, regarding the Proposed 2016 State Strategy for the State Implementation Plan (State SIP Strategy). (more…)

California Releases Final Plan to Transform Freight System

August 1, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, energy efficiency, health, transportation

The state has released a new freight system plan that highlights new technologies to improve air quality, and help the state’s economy grow. See the July 29, 2016 press release below: (more…)

ARB Workshop 7/27: Chance for Input to the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program

July 26, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, ARB, events, funding, health, workshops

The Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) invites you to provide additional input on the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program (Carl Moyer Program), as changes are considered to reflect new opportunities provided by Senate (more…)

New Study Proposes Storage and Demand Response to Limit Air Pollution

July 23, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, best practices, demand management, demand response, energy storage, health, publications, renewables/DERs, weekly updates

A new study proposes storage and demand response to avoid extra air pollution while meeting peak demand. As shared by Greentech Media: We’ve heard about the value of energy storage for integrating renewables, shaving peak demand and regulating frequency, but there’s another service it can provide: combating air pollution. (more…)

Looking for Funding? More than $177 Million is Available for State and Local Government Activities on Coastal Resiliency, Health Impacts of Climate Change, HUD Choice Neighborhoods, and More

June 20, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, affordable housing, air quality, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, funding, health, resiliency, underserved communities, USEPA, weekly updates

Shared in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s State and Local Climate and Energy Newsletter below, more than $177 million in funding and technical assistance is available for state, local, and tribal governments from (more…)

Funding: San Diego County Air Pollution Control District Carl Moyer Grant Program Is Now Open

June 6, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, funding, southern california, southern coast, transportation, weekly updates

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently accepting applications for the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Grant (more…)

Governor Brown Convenes Inaugural Subnational Clean Energy Ministerial in San Francisco

June 2, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, benchmarking, best practices, buildings, climate change, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, resiliency

On June 1st, Governor Brown convened leaders from states, cities and provinces from around the world at the inaugural Subnational Clean Energy Ministerial (SubCEM) in San (more…)

New Study: Cool Roofs’ Effect on Urban Heat Island in Chicago

June 1, 2016

Sarina Soor

air quality, best practices, building envelope, buildings, cool roofs, energy efficiency, HVAC, publications, weekly updates

As shared by EurekAlert.org, a new study has reviewed the potential for cool roofs and green roofs to reduce urban heat island effect and improve air quality in the City of Chicago. Read below for highlights, or visit EurekAlert.org here. (more…)