Tag: "Air Quality"

NEWS: Gov. McDonnell Amends Bill to Weaken Air Pollution Laws in NOVA.
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NEWS: Gov. McDonnell Amends Bill to Weaken Air Pollution Laws in NOVA.

By Admin on Apr 16, 2010 in Beyond Coal

[Richmond] Among the many amendments to legislation offered by Governor Bob McDonnell is a change to HB1300/SB128 that weakens the authority of the State Air Pollution Control Board to mandate reductions in nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide in coal-fired power plants Northern Virginia. NOx and SO2 contribute to smog and acid rain, respectively.
“Governor [...]

Tell Your State Senators to Oppose the Virginia Dirty Air Act, HB1300
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Tell Your State Senators to Oppose the Virginia Dirty Air Act, HB1300

By Admin on Mar 26, 2010 in General Assembly 2010, Resilient Habitats, Safeguarding Communities

You could be breathing dirtier air if this legislation passes!
Tell your Senator to vote “No” to the Virginia Dirty Air Act. Urge them to vote against HB 1300 (Kilgore).
Under the current law, the Air Pollution Control Board can decide whether to require large polluters to make actual reductions in NOx and SO2 pollutants or [...]