Particle Emissions

BREATHE LA Opposes Governor's Proposal

BREATHE LA and Breathe California strongly oppose the Governor's proposal to use $1.3 billion in Public Transportation Account funding for programs traditionally funded via the General Fund.

If enacted, the Governor's cuts to the Public Transportation Account would devastate the State Transit Assistance Program, the state's only transit operations assistance program. This action could negatively affect transit agencies and service at a time when service increases are important to help meet air quality standards and quality of life goals.

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Posted November 21st, 2007

Study Shows Printers Release Harmful Particle Emissions

Researchers recently released a study of particle emissions from name-brand office printers. Though scientists are unsure exactly what these particles are composed of, they have been proven to cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems, as well as cancer. The study found that the particle levels around printers rise as soon as it begins to print. Printers emitted more particles when printing documents that used more toner, such as those with graphics. Also, newer toner cartridges released more emissions than older ones. Emissions varied between printer models.

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Posted August 29th, 2007
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