http://ens-news.com/ens/apr2003/2003-04-15-10.asp "WASHINGTON, DC, April 15, 2003 (ENS) - The Bush administration announced a new proposal today to cut 90 percent of harmful emissions from non road diesel engines used in construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment by 2014. Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) say the plan will significantly reduce emissions of smog and acid rain forming pollutants and will result in major public health benefits. "... "The pollution reductions from the plan could annually prevent some 9,600 premature deaths, decrease respiratory illnesses and prevent nearly a million work days lost to illness, EPA officials said. "
This has very little to do with oil companies. I think it's a good measure that our president is putting forth, based on what I've seen of it so far. It's not as meaningful as taking action where SUV's are concerned which would have more to do with oil companies, but I won't complain about any measure meant to help reduce pollution.
