Last year, a judge ruled that Volkswagen will pay $15 billion dollars in the U.S. settlement of its emissions cheating scandal. In Texas, $200 million has been set aside for environmental mitigation under the multibillion-dollar settlement. These funds have been designated for the specific purpose of cleaning up our air - and we want to ensure that these funds are used to help our communities breathe easier.
Because this is a part of a settlement, the funds are restricted for specific air-related projects. Come give us your feedback on proposed project ideas that relate to vehicles in our communities - from our personal vehicles to municipal fleets to the heavy equipment used to haul freight.
Sponsors: Public Citizen, Tarrant County Environmental Awareness Group, Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club, Liveable Arlington
Info: Rita Beving at rita.beving@gmail.com or 214-557-2271.
