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Hundreds of deaths may be linked to the Eaton and Palisades fires, new study suggests New research argues that the Eaton and Palisades fires may have been far more deadly than what's reflected in coroner reports.

If you smell smoke or see ash, take precautions to reduce your exposure. It could save your life. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The impact of burn pit waste segregation practices on respiratory and cardiovascular health risks among US military veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan - Environmental Health Background Open-air burning was a prevalent waste management method at many U.S. military bases during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Past studies of the health impacts of burn pit exposure have re...

"[I]ncreased risk of hypertension & asthma among military veterans deployed to bases that used open burning of unsegregated waste..." ‪@thedailyshow.com‬ ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution The Trump administration has effectively eliminated two rules designed to promote cleaner cars. Now, as the EPA suggests not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last rule is poised to fall...

Very well written article by @npr.org @camilareads.bsky.social on EPA gutting of air & climate protections. NPR > EPA. www.npr.org/2025/07/29/n...

Yeah, sure, Perry for McDavid + a long-term contract.

Sacramento's crude awakening State lawmakers are open to giving the oil industry something it wants. Now what?

@cleanairca.bsky.social Bill Magavern on push for more oil drilling & cap-and-trade extension when CA Legislature returns from summer recess: “I think this is being set up for possibly a megadeal — not something that I’m hoping for, but that could easily happen." www.politico.com/newsletters/...

They also have the opportunity to use the South Bay Cities Council of Government's Local Travel Network, southbaycities.org/programs/loc....

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ZF-General: Informational graphic for “ZEV Forward: Public Dialogue Sessions” featuring images of electric and zero-emission vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and charging stations. Dates and locations for the sessions are listed as: July 21 – Fresno, July 23 – Sacramento, July 29 – Online, and July 31 – Long Beach. The URL provided for more information is arb.ca.gov/ZEV-forward.

CARB & other state agencies are holding four public sessions—including a newly added online session—to discuss the future of zero-emission vehicle use in California.

July 21 – Fresno
July 23 – Sacramento
July 29 – Online
July 31 – Long Beach

➡️ arb.ca.gov/ZEV-forward

Informational graphic for the “ZEV Forward: Public Dialogue Sessions” event in Fresno. The graphic includes images of zero-emission vehicles such as electric passenger cars, buses, trucks, and charging stations. Event details are as follows: Monday, July 21, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 1990 E. Gettysburg Ave., Fresno, CA. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) logo and event webpage link (arb.ca.gov/ZEV-forward) are also included.

CARB and other state agencies next week are holding the first of three public sessions to discuss the future of zero-emission vehicle use in California. It will take place in Fresno on July 21.

➡️ arb.ca.gov/ZEV-forward

While working at Committee to Bridge the Gap for 10 years, I had the pleasure of supporting community members living near this facility. Great people. Terrible situation. Horrible pollution caused by some of the smartest people on earth - rocket scientists and nuclear engineers.

Yesterday, @politico.com ran an article about this week’s @calenergy.bsky.social meeting claiming that climate and environmental justice groups are lining up behind a plan that would “pump the brakes” on the transition away from fossil fuels. It’s time to set the story straight ⬇️⬇️

The Books on Tape version is amazing.

Horrible. I hope I'm proven wrong. I wouldn't have minded them picking up an agitator who could camp out in front of the o-zone net and score goals, but just not this guy.

Out. Should have signed Gavi and a scoring winger and called it quits.

Aerial photo of a wildfire-damaged neighborhood with overlaid text reading: "What we are studying after the LA Fires." Listed topics include: health effects of short-term smoke exposure, emissions from urban structure and vehicle fires, long-term health risks of wildfire smoke, and indoor air filtration strategies. The California Air Resources Board logo appears at the bottom.

Six months after the #LAFires, CARB continues to review air quality data and support research to understand the health impacts of wildfire smoke. By protecting public health through science, we strengthen California's resilience.

➡️arb.ca.gov/lafiresrecovery

With seven of its most ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, the state officials now must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution amid growing pushback. cal.news/4kqlHp9

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Particle Pollution Advisory - Fireworks

4th of July means terrible air quality across the country. Those high particulate numbers include many firework-related toxic metals. xappp.aqmd.gov/advisories/H...

I went to my first Kings game in 1973. Signing Corey Perry is the worst thing ever.

How's this for irony?: Since building those highways, Soviet (and Russian) nuclear weapons have killed exactly 0 U.S. citizens. Meanwhile, diesel exhaust and other air pollution associated with the use of those highways kills many thousands every year, mostly in low income communities of color.

U.S. EPA operating budget, 2016-2025, and proposed 2026 budget, showing 54% year-to-year decrease between 2025 and 2026.

Trump EPA budget proposal would cut funding by 54%. If adopted, you'll be much more likely to be breathing, eating, and drinking toxic chemicals. What fun. theconversation.com/what-trumps-...

Bennett would be my first choice but Marner would make the team better. Bennett is a better fit for how the Kings want to play. I found the Kings as Marner’s most likely landing spot kind of amusing.

You just forever changed my commute to LAX. Much appreciated.

The vote.

Photo of future L.A. King Mitch Marner.

Now we're talkin'!

We’ve mapped air quality across Ontario, CA—exploring how highways, trucks, weather, and local factors affect indoor and outdoor air quality. Dive into the data, the stories, and the health impacts:

🔗 www.ccair.org/projects/omega

Thank you to our partners and to our incredible monitor hosts!💙

These SoCal Clean Air Rules are Being Smeared - Legal Planet Affordability concerns are being weaponized by the gas lobby ahead of an important SCAQMD vote to encourage cleaner appliances.

Read @legal-planet.org on proposed regulations to reduce air pollution caused by household appliances. Key vote Friday at @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social. legal-planet.org/2025/06/05/t...

Regulators seek to phase out gas-powered appliances in Southern California The South Coast Air Quality Management District is poised to vote on regulations that would limit emissions of nitrogen oxides — the key pollutants that form smog.

@southcoastaqmd.bsky.social economic study: "The monetized present value of these health benefits is estimated to be $25.43 billion with a 4% discount rate, over the 2027 to 2053 period." p. ES-4. Saving lives saves money. Important vote on Friday. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to ‘stop whining’ and get to work Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the approach of President Trump’s administration.

Let's get to work! ‪@schwarzenegger.bsky.social‬ www.dailybreeze.com/2025/06/03/s...

Drone flight data reveal energy and greenhouse gas emissions savings for very small package delivery We help stakeholders and researchers understand the energy use of package-delivery drones and provide an open model based on 188 delivery-drone flights with a range of payloads, speeds, and altitudes....

More evidence to support my longstanding position that e-bikes can save the planet. www.cell.com/patterns/ful...

San Antonio Express-News ® @ExpressNews Sen. Rafael Edward Cruz, who uses the preferred name Ted, has introduced a bill to limit the use of preferred names and pronouns.

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