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Hello, I was born and raised in the L.A. area, when it was at its
smoggiest... so I live with diminished lung capacity, but I am
grateful for all you have done to help clean up the air.  Don't
stop now!

Dear CARB Board members:
 
Thank you for your hard work so far envisioning a plan to
implement the Global Warming Solutions Act.
 
I have a few requests that I believe will make this plan even
stronger. I hope you will consider them during your meeting.
 
-         Please auction off all emission allowances. Program
revenues should go toward GHG reduction programs, such as clean
technologies, green jobs, and aid for low-income consumers and
small businesses to reduce their utility bills. 
-         Please work to reduce the role of offsets in the Plan.
Providing too many offsets encourages continuing emissions in
low-income neighborhoods and in defenseless habitats, and weakens
the demand for clean energy technology innovation. Limiting offsets
will create more clean-energy jobs, stimulating our state�s
economy.
-           Please increase the targets for local governments to
reduce emissions caused by poorly planned growth that drives up
vehicle miles travelled. 
-          Please require businesses to recycle their materials. 
We have a chance to make California even better as we address one
of the worst crises our planet has ever faced. Strong CARB policies
will help our state�s residents realize some of the benefits we
will receive by taking on global warming pollution: reduced air
pollution, more clean-energy jobs, less waste and healthier
communities.
 
Thanks again for your work on behalf of clean air for California.