Clean Air Task Force, June 2000. Polluters Stop Clean Air Progress Despite Pennsylvania s severe air pollution problems, decision makers have been slow to implement real solutions. The enormous influence of polluters such as the electric power, auto and oil industries has slowed the progress of policies that aim to protect public health and the environment. In addition, Pennsylvania s General Assembly passed a resolution in 1999 that instructed state officials to delay any new air pollution standards for power plants. As a result of this inaction, the health of Pennsylvania s citizens continues to be compromised.
People can protect themselves.
They can avoid jogging. Asthmatic kids need not go out and ride their bicycles. Ensure that clean vehicles and fuels are available for purchase by consumers and public transit agencies. Close loopholes that allow unlimited releases of mercury and carbon dioxide as well as excessive releases of the pollution that causes smog, soot and acid rain. Provide consumers with information on their electric company s environmental profile.