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How Abbott made the outdoors less safe for Austin families

Abstract

Op-ed: Given the serious health risks of ozone, I was deeply troubled by Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent line-item veto of $6 million in funding for clean air programs from the state budget. Lawmakers had set that money aside for Austin, San Antonio and other Texas cities that are in “near nonattainment areas” — or places on the verge of failing to meet federal limits for ozone.

Resource Type
Opinion/editorial
Author
Dr. Elliot J. Trester
Resource URL
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/opinion/commentary-how-abbott-made-the-outdoors-less-safe-for-austin-families/IXbgcjk6p7QJN3wkyS9asI/
Publication
The Austin American-Statesman
Date
July 10, 2017
Health and Human Impacts
Cardiovascular disease Respiratory disease
Climate and Environmental Impact
Air pollution
Emission Sources
Conventional energy Energy Conventional
GHG
Overview/general
Solutions
Built environment Climate mitigation/GHG reduction
Other
Advocacy Policy United states

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