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My name is Melissa Newman, and I am a resident of Novato. Written
below are my comments on board item act19. Electric cars &
clean air are important to me because I'm not a self absorbed,
miopic human who cares only about themselves and the here and now.
I care about the planet I inhabit, that sustains and feeds me, all
the living beings, human and non-human that share it with me and
all those she will welcome in the future, unless of course our
selfish, entitled species fail to wise up and change our ugly,
short sighted, greedy way immediately, in which case. I fear the
only salvation for this magnificent planet will be a selective
extinction event of our species. I only hope it's instataneous and
painless - I don't want anyone to suffer needlessly. Don't judge me
harshly, it's no less than we deserve and mother earth and the
glorious animal and plant life she nurtures deserve as well. Let's
hope they heal and thrive.



Here in California, its more important than ever that we move
forward with health-protecting, life-saving pollution protections
like the Advanced Clean Truck rule. Weve long known that our air
quality crisis leaves Californians gasping for breath, and worsens
and shortens lives. In light of new research from Harvard that
connects COVID-19 mortality to long-term exposure to air pollution,
shifting heavy polluters like diesel trucks in the state to zero
emissions solutions has taken on a new significance.



I urge you to stay the course and pass a strong Advanced Clean
Truck rule, as well as other transportation regulations that will
promote a zero-emissions future. We cant afford to lose ground on
key public health measures during a public health crisis.  



California has long proven that we can clean up our air and protect
our climate while stewarding a strong economy. Regulations like the
Advanced Clean Truck rule can spur thousands of new clean energy
jobs. They will play an important role in Californias economic
recovery while also saving everyday Californians from the economic
toll of lost workdays and the healthcare costs of pollution-related
illness. Its time for everyone to do their part for Californias air
 and all of our lungs  as we face challenges to public health in
the Golden State like never before.