PUBLIC POLICY POSITION POSITION TITLE: Energy

Promoting Effective Air Quality Programs and Standards To ensure the protection of human health, the American Lung Association supports the rigorous enforcement of air pollution regulations, and the strengthening of air quality standards and abatement requirements. [...] 4 Policy Principle on the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Sectors The combustion of fossil fuels and biomass in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors in the United States generates a significant share of the nation’s air pollution, threatening the health and lives of millions of people, including those who are most vulnerable to harm. [...] The American Lung Association supports regulation and enforcement to protect the air, water and other environmental resources during the exploration, extraction, production and transmission of natural gas, propane, and oil. [...] The American Lung Association recommends continuing research on the health 5 effects of burning wood and other biomass sources, and the technologies to reduce the emissions associated with the combustion of these fuels. [...] 8 Advanced Vehicle, Engines, and Fuels The American Lung Association supports public and private sector incentives and investments for the research, development and demonstration of technologies that reduce public health impacts from the transportation sector and lead to broadly available and affordable vehicles, equipment and fuels with fewer lifecycle emissions of air pollutants, including green.