* 450 premature deaths
* 700 non-fatal heart attacks
* 9,900 asthma attacks
* 13,000 respiratory symptoms in children
* 60,000 work loss days

Learn more at: www.env-ne.org/Diesel%20Emissions.htm

Oue Communities Are At Risk
The Boston area has the third highest risk from diesel pollution in the country. Massachusetts has the highest health risk from diesel soot in New England.

Diesel Pollution Has Us Surrounded
The major sources of diesel pollution are right near our homes and businesses: school buses, transit buses, construction and industrial equipment, trucks, locomotives, and marine vessels.

Affordable Solutions Are Available Today
Pollution control equipment and cleaner fuels can reduce deadly fine particle pollution by up to 90%. Massachusetts should establish aggressive programs to dramatically reduce pollution from existing diesel engines. This can include:

* Phasing out old school buses and eliminating dangerous crank case emissions from all school district fleets;
* Requiring state construction contractors to use emission catalysts and clean fuel;
* Cleaning up garbage trucks and waste haulers;
* Enforcing anti-idling laws and emission inspections; and
* Establishing a dedicated fund to pay for pollution reductions.

Your Help Is Needed To Make Our Communities Healthy!
Get involved in the campaign to clean up dirty diesel! We are working to raise awareness in your community, build support among city and state policymakers, and pass legislation cleaning up the diesel fleet. Contact us at: www.masspirg.org or (617) 292-4800.