California is again taking the lead nationally in enacting some of the toughest emissions-control standards and setting the stage for other states to follow in its footsteps.

Vehicle emissions are at the forefront of the latest push, as are other gas- and diesel-fueled emission sources. However, another target has been industrial emissions from sources such as generators, boilers, and in the laundry industry in particular, industrial dryers. For years, California has established these tough standards. Although this article is based on California standards, they soon may apply in your state or local code jurisdiction as well.

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