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My name is Pietro Poggi, and I am a resident of Oakland. Written
below are my comments on board item act19. We should all have the
cleanest possible air, and this is a good step.

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 strongly urge you to please 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 cannot
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 whilst 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.