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On May 24, the ARB should vote yes on a new rule to
reduce air pollution from California's construction equipment.

Construction equipment is the second largest source of diesel
pollution in the state, accounting for 20% of particulate matter
(soot) and 16% of smog-forming Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). These
pollutants are two of the biggest pollution hazards for public
health in California and throughout the country.

Particulate pollution is associated with heart attacks, irregular
heartbeat, asthma attacks, reduced lung function and bronchitis.

-- These health impacts result in tens of thousands of premature
deaths in the U.S. from heart and lung disease annually, as well
as hospital admissions, emergency room visits, absences from
school or work, and restricted activities related to asthma
attacks. Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs
are still developing.

Thank you,
Edward L. Garwin, 
Professor Emeritus, Stanford Universtiy (for reference)