American Lung Association applauds McAuliffe action on carbon emissions
- Abstract
The American Lung Association is on board with Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s push to reduce carbon pollution from Virginia power plants.“The American Lung Association applauds Governor McAuliffe’s commitment to reducing carbon pollution from power plants in Virginia, which all also reduce other toxic pollution that can trigger asthma attacks and premature death,” said Deb Brown, President and CEO of the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic. “Reducing carbon pollution is a key step in addressing climate change. We urge Governor McAuliffe and Secretary Ward to prioritize options that will result in the greatest health protections for the people of Virginia.”
- Resource Type
- Magazine/newspaper article
- Author
- Augusta Free Press
- Resource URL
- http://augustafreepress.com/american-lung-association-applauds-mcauliffe-action-carbon-emissions/
- Publication
- Augusta Free Press
- Date
- June 29, 2016
- Organization Type
- News
- Health and Human Impacts
- Allergies Respiratory disease
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Air pollution
- Emission Sources
- Conventional energy Energy Conventional
- Fossil Fuel
- Coal
- Solutions
- Climate mitigation/GHG reduction Renewable/clean energy
- Region
- Southeast
- Other
- Advocacy Health surveillance