Electric school buses are a breath of fresh air for children. Nearly $1B in federal funding could help clean up the unequal health impacts of diesel pollution.

by prohb

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  1. A good start by the Biden Administration to assist urban and poor communities in going green. As the article states:
    “The effects on children of color and low-income students are especially profound. Sixty percent of low-income students ride the bus to school, compared to 45 percent of students from higher income households. Rates of asthma, which is exacerbated by diesel pollution, also are significantly higher among people of color.”

  2. **Improved Asthma Symptoms, Air Pollution Linked to Electric Vehicle Use in California**

    https://www.ajmc.com/view/improved-asthma-symptoms-air-pollution-linked-to-electric-vehicle-use-in-california

    Prior research shows that low-income populations with lower levels of education tend to live in areas with high levels of pollution, resulting in various respiratory diseases and poorer health outcomes. The researchers advocate for continued research, with a focus on underserved communities, **where the burden of asthma-related ED visits and air pollution levels are the highest and the adoption of electric vehicles may not be an option for many individuals.**

    specific incentive programs that base eligibility on (verified) income, and zip.

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    this stacks with the Federal incentives.

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    https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/en/eligibility-guidelines

    CVRP Info
    Eligibility & Requirements

    Applicant Eligibility
    Income Eligibility
    Rebate Limit
    Vehicle Eligibility
    Funding Availability
    Application Requirements
    Ownership Requirement
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  3. Republicans are going to be livid. Destroying the brains of children with toxins is one of their primary ways if gaining voters.

  4. Okay so flood our already over reaching electrical grids with something that has to be plugged in every night were dose this seem to help a problem rather then create 1… contrary to what this op is stating desiels are cleaner then anything on the road today….

  5. Unfortunately kids now get to and from school via 500 SUV’s instead of buses

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