Jenn Smith

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

House Passes Job-Killing Bill That Would Slash Clean Transportation Investments, Harm Global Competitiveness; CALSTART Statement on Passage of House Budget Reconciliation Bill CALSTART Media Contact: Sasha Tenenbaum, , 917-887-0146 Washington, DC — Following the House of Representatives’ passage (215 – 214) of H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, CALSTART President and CEO John Boesel issued the following statement: “The passage of this sweeping legislation in the House is a...

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

Trucking industry reacts to abolishment of California’sAdvanced Clean Trucks rulesWith the abolishment of the California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules, reactions are pouring in — both in support of the move and from those against it. “The passage of this sweeping legislation in the House is a significant setback for America’s clean transportation future and our global competitiveness,” said John Boesel, CALSTART president, CEO.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

Congress Revokes EPA Waivers for California’s Clean Truck, NOx RulesPresident Trump is expected to sign Congressional resolutions to pull back the Environmental Protection Agency waiver for California emissions rules that were phasing out internal-combustion-powered cars and trucks and tightening diesel emissions limits in the meantime. California, however, has vowed to fight. Gov.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

No smog, no noise at an all-electric truck showcase in South NatickAt Lookout Farm, the Bollinger was one of 10 electric trucks on display as state officials seek to encourage fleet owners to convert from diesel in order to reduce emissions that cause climate change and air pollution. The state had planned to begin requiring minimum sales of electric trucks this year, but delayed the rule until 2027 amid complaints from truck buyers and sellers that not enough suitable models were available.

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Jenn Smith

A child born to a mother who cannot read is twice as likely to die by age five compared to a child born to a literate mother. Despite this, fewer than 10% of percent of struggling readers access critical health information for pregnancy and infant care. Without the ability to read, the health of both mother and child is at risk. Though many adults in the United States can only read at a 5th grade level, most medical materials contain writing that requires at least a 10th grade level of literacy.