Washoe County got a failing grade from the American Lung Association this year for ozone and short-term particle pollution. Two Nevada State Assembly members say that's good reason to make the drive for strong federal clean car standards.
“It’s clean air, cleaner air, for all of us across the state," said Angie Taylor (D) at a virtual press conference on Wednesday.
Natha Anderson (D) joined Taylor in calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt drafted safeguards that will put more electric vehicles on roadways within the next decade.
Alarmed at the number of Washoe County students she's seen with a history of asthma attacks, Anderson said, “We know that we can do something about it. And we know that how to do that is to get these regulations through this year.”
