Smog Standard Still Hazy
The Environmental Protection Agency has set a new standard for the chief component of smog – ozone pollution. But EPA’s new standard is under attack from both industry, who wanted no change, and public health advocates who wanted a much stronger rule. Living on Earth’s Jeff Young tells us what’s behind the decision and what it means for air quality.
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