State, local leaders in Everett urge Congress to electrify transportation April 8, 2026

Snohomish County Tribune

Dr. Annemarie Dooley spoke of the health benefits of going electric, noting that when she is not riding her bicycle or taking public transportation, she drives an electric car.
“I talk to my patients every single day about transportation,” Dooley, of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, said. “Every diesel truck replaced by a zero-emission alternative can mean fewer cases of stroke, asthma and fewer respiratory emergencies in our local clinics,”
She explained that even though drivers may have their windows rolled up, exhaust particles still enter a vehicle through an open car vent. Further, air pollution from exhaust has similar effects to smoking, including low birthweight, respiratory issues and potential strokes.
“We might think that pollution stays local, but the air we breathe is universal,” Dooley said. “Investing in a national EV charging network and cleaner heavy-duty vehicles is fundamental to the health of our air and our communities.”