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Prince George's County's Climate Action Plan (CAP) Prince George's County's Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate change impacts. The plan, developed by the Prince George's County Climate Action Commission , sets a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan includes 26 priority recommendations for county-wide climate action, focusing on both mitigation and adaptation strategies. Key aspects of the plan include: Emissions Reduction: The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, aligning with state and regional goals. Climate Resilience: The plan addresses the impacts of climate change —such as extreme heat, flooding, and severe storms —by integrating climate resilience into long-range planning and infrastructure development. Community Engagement: The plan emphasizes a collabo...

House Members Vote to Ensure Safe, Efficient Travel in FAA Reauthorization Bill

House Members Vote to Ensure Safe, Efficient Travel in FAA Reauthorization Bill [WASHINGTON D.C., JULY 19, 2023] – This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to protect safe and efficient air travel by opposing an effort to add more flights to the already at-capacity Reagan National Airport [DCA]. CPARA and its nearly 150 members nationwide commend the Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who voted to ensure safety, limit delays and cancellations, and protect regional access to the nation’s capital for communities across the country. As the issue moves to the Senate, substantial and growing opposition to adding more flights at DCA will ensure that Congress passes the critically needed FAA Reauthorization bill on time. Tonight’s vote in the House is another example of the growing consensus that DCA is already at capacity, and that more flights will increase delays, cancellations, congestion, and safety concerns at what is...

Aircraft noise environmental justice issue

Aircraft noise is also an environmental justice issue, as it disproportionately impacts children, seniors, racial minorities, and the poor. Southern Maryland, Fair Skies Coalition, was founded to seek solutions to decrease aircraft noise and air pollution south of DCA. The most severely impacted neighborhoods are Accokeek (CDP), Bryans Road (CDP), Bennsville (CDP), and Fort Washington (CDP), Maryland. Aircraft noise is also an environmental justice issue, as it disproportionately impacts children, seniors, racial minorities, and the poor. How to Submit a Reagan National Aircraft Noise Complaint: File a Noise Complaint Sources of information Airport noise and pollution Working-Class Americans Inhale Private Jet Fumes; National Public Radio, Dec. 26, 2022 READ MORE → Information about the severe health risks of aircraft noise and concentrated flight paths, go to Study: Airport Flight Patterns Influence Health Care Costs; The Business Monthly, Oct. 3, 2022 READ MOR...

Toxic Air: How Leaded Aviation Fuel Is Poisoning America’s Children

Toxic Air: How Leaded Aviation Fuel Is Poisoning America’s Children Meeting Notes: The hearing will convene in room 2154 of the Rayburn House Office Building and over Zoom, which has been approved by the House. Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 2:00pm Location: 2154 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 “Toxic Air: How Leaded Aviation Fuel Is Poisoning America’s Children” Subcommittees: · Environment (117th Congress) On Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET , Rep. Ro Khanna, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, will hold a hybrid hearing to examine the health harms associated with leaded aviation fuel and its impacts on American communities and the environment. To watch this hearing Click on this link - Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET https://youtu.be/WiCCLa98uSg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiCC...

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