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Dear Board Members and other concerned citizens,

The need to curb fossil fuel use is critical on the basis of its
effects on our health.  As one who breaths the LA smog and yet
knows what a joy clean air is, it is clear that we need to put
strong measures in place to wean ourselves from this toxic
material.  

Clear evidence that curbing use will have a dramatic effects on
air quality was demonstrated in the post 9-11 days when
automobile, truck, and plane traffic were significantly reduced. 
The same can be seen on holidays such as Christmas.  You know you
can make a difference.  We rely on your personal integrity and
sense of responsibility to spur society in the right direction.

I urge the California  Air Resources Board  to include a stronger
focus on measures to reduce emissions from driving  that
contribute the largest percentage of greenhouse gases  in
California.  The plan should include a much more aggressive
statewide goal for reducing vehicle trips and measures to promote
progressive action by local governments.  The plan should also
include additional strong regulatory measures on industrial
sources to reduce emissions form petroleum refineries, power
plants, cement manufacturers, and others sources.

It is vitally important the plan demonstrate that the variety of
proposed measures will  not only make rapid progress toward
reducing greenhouse gases, but will also  provide local benefits
to communities in terms of improved air quality and public health.


Thank you for your consideration of my concerns to strengthen
these key strategies in the AB 32 draft scoping plan.  

Sincerely,


Jay H. Jones
Professor of Biology and Biochemistry

p.s. As one with a broad background in the biological/geological
sciences as well as experience in the Oil and Gas industry, I
would be delighted to flesh out the various dimensions of this
issue.  Feel free to contact me at 909 593-3511 x4040 or
jonesj@ulv.edu.