Fighting Diesel Pollution through the Clean Trucks Act of 2022

Mon, Jan 10, 2022  •  7:00 PM  – 8:30 PM

Event Organizer:  Lindsey Mendelson    lindsey.mendelson@mdsierra.org

Transportation is the #1 source of climate change pollution and a leading source of toxic air pollution in Maryland. Trucks account for 10% of vehicles on the road but disproportionately contribute 30% of carbon emissions and 57% of particulate matter (PM2.5) emitted by the entire transportation sector, along with high nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and others.

Last summer, California made history by setting the first in the nation Zero Emission Truck sales standards through adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. By electrifying large pickup trucks, delivery trucks and semi-trucks, the Advanced Clean Truck Rule is one important tool in the effort to help transform the freight industry for a healthier and more sustainable future for all. California has adopted this regulation and Maryland signed onto a regional commitment to electrify medium and heavy duty vehicles. Now is the time to enact legislation in Maryland to help transform the freight industry!

The event will have presentations on the health and climate effects of diesel exhaust, the details of what the Advanced Clean Truck Rule would accomplish and what other states have done to date. The event will also feature stories from individuals that are affected by diesel truck pollution and efforts that they are working on to combat it. Please join us to learn how to clean the air for all!

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Speakers:

Coming soon!

Sponsors so far:

• Chesapeake Climate Action Network
• Earthjustice
• Elders Climate Action DMV
• Labor Network for Sustainability
• Maryland League of Conservation Voters
• Maryland Sierra Club
• Union of Concerned Scientists