SoCal regulators weigh weakened rules for emissions-free appliances

SoCal regulators weigh weakened rules for emissions-free appliances

In 2021, Gayatri Sehgal moved away from the fresh air of upstate New York and into the smog-choked city of Los Angeles. The pollution quickly made their asthma worse. On a given day, Sehgal might be short of breath or wheezing as their airways inflame. “I’ve felt valid anxieties about the air,” the 28-year-old said.…

Air pollution is the cause of asthma, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and psychiatric disorders, while studies show positive health effects in areas without polluting cars.