Converting Heavy-duty diesel vehicles to Low-NOx natural gas engines running on RNG is a cost effective solution to help Oregon & other states clean up diesel air pollution
By PBS Newshour.
As many as 400 Oregon residents are estimated to die prematurely every year from exposure to diesel exhaust, a toxic carcinogen and a contributor to climate change. While new vehicles have emission requirements, there are no regulations for the older diesel engines still in use. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports on the ways Oregon is trying to tackle the problem.