New bill looks to federal agencies to improve air quality
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New bill looks to federal agencies to improve air quality

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 19, 20267 min
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  • Politics

A new bill would require federal agencies to improve air quality and make upgrades to properties to reduce "heat islands." Congressman James Walkinshaw says the bill is inspired by the efforts his Virginia district made over the summer to execute "heat island" reduction plans. Agencies would need to create a plan to reduce surface temperatures and building cooling demand. The bill specifically targets federal properties and facilities across the country that are in areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone. Under the bill, agencies would need to create a plan to reduce surface...

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This is a Federal News Network Podcast. Coming up today on the Federal Newscast, Congress looks to federal agencies to improve air quality. The VA sets a new record for processing compensation claims. And the Army sets up another cyber warfare battalion.

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These stories and more on today's Federal Newscast. Welcome to the Federal Newscast, I'm Michelle Sandiford. A new bill would require federal agencies to improve air quality and make upgrades to properties to reduce heat islands.

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Congressman James Walkinshaw says the bill is inspired by the efforts his Virginia district made over the summer to execute heat island reduction plans. Agencies would need to create a plan to reduce surface temperatures and building cooling demand. The bill specifically targets federal properties and facilities across the country that are

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