ULSTER COUNTY LEGISLATURE EXPLORES A GREEN FLEET INITIATIVE
Posted June 16, 2014
Motor vehicles are responsible for 50% of the nitrogen oxide pollution, 42% of the volatile organic compounds, 25% of particulate matter and 80% of carbon monoxide emissions according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Green government, an initiative of the National Association of Counties, finds Counties can reduce emissions by adopting a variety of conservation measures, retrofitting technology and using alternative fuels and vehicles. By choosing to move to a Green Fleet, Ulster
