CARB Environmental Justice Blog

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is currently working on potential amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation. The current Regulation requires fleets to meet their performance requirements, report and label their equipment, and limit idling to 5 minutes among other requirements. This Regulation is applicable to all self-propelled off-road diesel vehicles that are 25 horsepower or greater. Typically, this is equipment used in construction, mining, industrial operations, and other industries. These amendments are expected to lower emissions of criteria pollutants (oxides of nitrogen) and toxic air contaminants (particulate matter), but its provisions may impact disadvantaged communities. We would like to involve community groups in the amendment process so that we can better understand how this regulation may impact California communities, and get feedback on how CARB can minimize any negative impacts and maximize the benefits. The potential amendments

The Community Science & Environmental Justice fund is a small, fast grants program designed to quickly respond to urgent community needs and spur action. Thanks to the support of the  Footprint Coalition , we have $50,000 that we're going to contribute to community science and environmental justice projects here on Experiment. We will back each project up to 50% of the project cost (up to $5,000/project). The funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The sooner you fill out a project application the better (use the "start a project" link at the website linked below). In addition to the funding, we hope to stay engaged with the projects as mentors and supporters, helping in any way we can to make the projects a success. More information on this challenge and link to submit an idea can be found here:  https://experiment.com/grants/communityscience?mc_cid=ac7c37f1b6&mc_eid=2be9042d5d Challenge Amount: $50,000 Submission Deadline: Dec 15, 2021 Camp

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page . Virtual Public Workshop: Help Build More Sustainable and Equitable Communities The California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Board), in collaboration with partner State agencies, invite you to participate in a virtual public workshop that aims to continue advancing work to help build more sustainable and equitable communities through State-level policy and planning work to affect transportation, land use and housing options in California. This discussion is intended to contribute to CARB’s work in a number of areas including, the 2022 Report on the Implementation of the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act ( 2022 SB 150 Report ), the 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, as well as State interagency efforts.

  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed amendments to the Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) regulations for the Board to consider at a public hearing on December 9, 2021 . SORE are nonroad, nonstationary, spark-ignition engines with rated power at or below 19 kilowatts (25.5 horsepower). SORE are primarily used in lawn and garden equipment, including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and small chainsaws, and in portable generators. The proposed amendments would achieve additional emission reductions and health benefits by accelerating the transition from SORE to zero-emission equipment (ZEE) as soon as possible. The proposed amendments would not affect stationary generators or SORE equipment already in use.   Many local air districts have provided some type of incentive to purchase zero-emission lawn and garden equipment, generally for residential users. South Coast Air Quality Management District and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District have incentive pr

The Oakland-based Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment supports community driven action for the environment, community health, and people’s rights. Our New Voices Are Rising program engages high school students from the most impacted neighborhoods in Oakland and the wider Bay Area, encouraging youth to step forward as a new generation of environmental justice leaders. Each year our Summer Climate Justice Leadership Academy provides intensive training for 15-30 students, and our school year Fellowship program engages 3-5 high school student Fellows in organizing, research, and outreach projects around climate justice and environmental equity. Staff and Fellows also lead workshops and service activities on high school campuses and in the broader community. And our community-based grantmaking approach has earned national recognition for building grassroots power for conservation and social justice.  Posit