The Battle for the Air

The EPA will decide today whether to strengthen its smog standards

By Megan Tady

In one corner, a coalition of public interest groups, scientists and academic advisors. In the other corner, industry lobbyists. The prize for the fight? The quality of our air. The showdown will take place today when, five years behind schedule, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to propose new primary eight-hour ozone ambient air quality standards, or smog standards.… return to article

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The Battle for the Air

The EPA will decide today whether to strengthen its smog standards

By Megan Tady

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