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My name is Megan Robbins, and I am a resident of Bodega Bay.
Written below are my comments on board item act19. Please pass the
ACT regulation as soon as possible, and do not delay~ Our very
lives depend on it! This has been made especially true after the
Coronavirus pandemic, which leaves so many of us in California who
have pre-existing conditions, even more vulnerable to automobile
pollution. Pollution has been proven to worsen the Covid 19
Pandemic, as those who live in highly polluted areas, (such as
those living near a freeway,) have an even higher death rate if we
contract the Coronavirus.
Furthermore, ACT can and will be a positive move towards a cleaner
and greener environment, which could not be more important Right
now, due to the ravages of Covid 19, as well as the ubiquitous,
deleterious and deadly environmental changes due to
anthropogenically caused, Global Warming.



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.