US EditionEPA announces new air quality standards for particulate matter, citing health risks
- The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized tighter standards for fine soot, aiming to reduce air pollution. This update will prevent about 4,500 premature deaths and 800,000 asthma-related emergency visits each year in the US.
- Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, primarily affects individuals with heart and lung disease and vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. Communities of color are disproportionately affected.
- The new standard sets the limit for fine particle pollution at 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air. It is estimated to result in $46 billion in health benefits and prevent 290,000 lost workdays by 2032.
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US EPA sets stricter air quality standards
In a significant environmental move, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised air pollution standards to combat deadly industrial emissions.Lisa Friedman reports for The New York Times.In short:The EPA has reduced the acceptable level of fine particulate matter in the air, aiming to ...
EPA finalizes new rule strengthening standard for deadly air pollution
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has strengthened its standard for deadly air pollution. The EPA tightened the standard for fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5. But many air quality advocates hoped for a tighter standard, while West Virginia industry leaders view the move as too onerous.
EPA says soot rule will save thousands of lives, but cost businesses millions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to cut down on the dangers posed by soot inhalation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and more. In an effort to prevent these potential medical complications, the agency has announced stricter guidelines for allowable levels of soot in the air, lowering the annual standard by 25%. "The Biden administration is taking life-saving action to protec…
EPA finalizes new standards for deadly particulate matter
The Environmental Protection Agency released the final version of a much-anticipated rule on Wednesday that tightens restrictions on fine particulate matter — one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of air pollution. This is the EPA’s first update to its particulate matter standard in more than a decade, and the agency said it expects the new rule to save thousands of American lives every year. Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, is a cate…
EPA is cracking down on deadly air pollution with a new rule – but it’s not strong enough, some experts say
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a key update to the federal air quality standard for fine soot — a step toward reducing deadly air pollution that’s been over a decade in the making.
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