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I am writing to express my deep concern about the negative health
impacts of diesel pollution from trucks and buses and I urge the
California Air Resources Board to adopt the strongest regulation
possible to clean up the top sources of diesel particulate matter
in California.

California has the worst air quality in the nation and trucks and
buses are a major contributor to the particulate matter and ozone
pollution that causes serious health consequences. Pollution from
trucks and buses result in an estimated 1,500 premature deaths and
more than 38,000 asthma attacks annually. 

Equally important, truck drivers are 1.5 to 2 times as likely as
workers not exposed to diesel exhaust to develop lung cancer during
their lives.  

To protect the health of all Californians, I urge the California
Air Resources Board to adopt the strongest possible diesel truck
regulations.  I realize there are financial considerations involved
in this decision as well but urge you to take a long-term stance. 
What we need is cars, trucks, and buses that can run more
efficiently on any sort of fuel with less emissions!

Thank you.