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More than 150 million Americans still live in counties where they are exposed to unhealthful levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association State of the Air: 2006 report, released on April 27. Pollution from marine and locomotive sources are major contributors to the continuing air pollution problem in many areas. 

Diesel locomotives and marine engines (boats, inland freighters, ferries, tugs and pleasure craft) are among the largest and most dangerous under-regulated sources of air pollution.  They can legally pollute at levels higher than trucks, buses or heavy equipment (tractors, bulldozers) diesel engines.  A typical train, for example, will emit as much particle pollution over its life as 500 trucks.

Locomotive and marine diesel emissions are estimated to cause 4,000 premature deaths annually, as well as some 2,000 annual ER visits for children with asthma attacks.

EPA promised in 2004 to reduce emissions from new locomotives and marine diesel engines. However, they have not yet issued regulations to make these reductions a reality. With every passing year, EPA inaction in this matter translates into thousands more premature deaths. We are asking EPA to clean up these polluting diesel engines.

Tell EPA today that you want cleaner diesel and cleaner air now.