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9. Does Colorado have a “Cash for
Clunkers” program to get the most
polluting vehicles off the roads?
All Federal funds have been allocated for the Cash for Clunkers program. The Clear the Air Foundation accepts donations of old “
gross emitter” vehicles, sells them to parts yards, and donates the proceeds to various charities.
10. Will having an LEV standard reduce smog in cities?It could definitely help, but vehicle tailpipe emissions are not the only contributors to ground level ozone (i.e., “urban smog”). Fossil-fueled power plants, construction, oil & gas development, industrial activities, wildfires, paint, etc. also contribute, and Colorado is addressing each of these through other programs.
11. How much might having an LEV standard improve over all air quality?Our answer to #10 can also apply here, as “overall air quality” varies widely based on different combinations of all those contributing sources. As for climate change, however, we predict that CLEAR will help reduce over 30 million tons of GHGs in the years 2022-2031.
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