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Why the Bay Area’s Zero-Emission Appliance Rule is a Big Deal

Legal Planet

Additionally, NOx react with other chemicals in the air to create other harmful pollutants, like fine particulate matter and ozone. The rule would ban most new gas water heaters (in new construction and replacements in homes) after 2027, gas furnaces after 2029, and large gas water heaters (in apartments and commercial buildings) after 2031.

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Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Union of Concerned Scientists

and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the numerous commercial and government fleets of MHD vehicles in the state. These businesses would not have to begin compliance under the regulation until 2027 or 2030, depending on the type of tractor, which allows half a decade to plan.

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ESA Policy News: October 24, 2022

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Coral Reef Task Force and requires the federal government to create a new national coral reef resilience strategy and new coral reef action plans. Rob Portman (R-OH) reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act through FY 2027 and authorizes $20 million a year for the program. The language establishes a U.S.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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Congress passes a deal to keep the government funded through Dec. Lawyers for the government shared the Biden administration expects to issue a new Clean Water Act proposed rule by the end of the year. How Government Ends – Boston Review. The bill largely keeps government programs funded at their fiscal year 2022 levels.

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Policy News: January 31, 2022

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2027 ) and Rural STEM Education Research Act ( H.R. 3531 ) that requires the federal government to develop a National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy and authorizes a chief resilience officer position in the White House. This body will review the EPA’s scientific review of current ozone pollution standards.

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Policy News: May 28, 2021

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The Trump administration proposed steep cuts across the government in its president’s budget request, especially to scientific and environmental programs. Top Climate Scientist Blasts Government Lab After Denier Invited to Speak – Gizmodo. The Rural STEM Education Research Act ( H.R. A version of this bill passed the U.S. What to Save?

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