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To help clean the Valley's air, plan would scrap dirty diesel trucks and tractors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $6.4 million to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to replace 144 older diesel trucks for those that run nearly 90 percent cleaner, and to replace 237 ...
Community Voices: Address state’s drinking water crisis while protecting farming
Several years ago, California farmers, including many in the Valley, began receiving threatening letters from the State Water Resources Control Board. The demand? Provide clean drinking water to local residents with nitrate ...
Despite Tight Restrictions, Open Ag Burning Increases In The Valley
Over the last few years, however, one major polluting practice has risen steadily. And although it’s unclear if the increase has had an impact on air quality, advocates are concerned it will if the trend continues. We report from a ...
