Environmental Justice Orgs Value Stronger EPA Vehicle Emissions Rule With Concerns And More To Do
Harlem World
By: Ashley Sullivan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their long-awaited updated rule on emissions standards for model years 2027 and later for light-and medium-duty vehicles.
In response, The Clean Air For The Long Haul Cohrt acknowledges the improvements in the updated rule, but still has concerns, and maintains that there is further need for stronger air pollution regulations. The announcement of these standards demonstrates a necessary advancement for clean air and climate, and is a milestone for reductions. However, as our overburdened communities face the most significant negative health impacts, we recognize that we will experience continued consequences of compromise.
“The South Bronx has been disproportionately burdened with air pollution for many decades, primarily from a heavy concentration of highways and expressways as well as last-mile warehouses. This has diminished our quality of life and resulted in a range of illnesses, from asthma to heart disease. EPA’s stronger vehicle pollution standards will begin to rectify this injustice so that our community can literally breathe easier, while also addressing the climate crisis,” said Arif Ullah, Executive Director, South Bronx Unite.
