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. Scientists… return to article
-
subscribe to print magazine
-
email this article to a friend
-
Reader Comments (0)There are no comments on this article yet. Start the discussion below.
-
register a new account »Posting Security
Also by Megan Tady
- Consolidation Station: News ‘Sharing’ Erodes Journalism
- Drowning Out the Noise Machine
- Will ‘Astroturf’ Groups Block Net Neutrality Reform?
- Mr. President, Help Save the News
- The Stupidity of ‘Smart’ Phones
- Capitol Improvement
If nonprofits are supposed to save journalism, why aren't their reporters allowed into congressional press galleries?
Popular Discussions
- The 9/11 Faith Movement
Many Americans believe 9/11 was a conspiracy by the U.S. government
1979 posts since Jul 11 06 - What’s the 411 on 9/11?
891 posts since Dec 21 05 - Democrats: It’s the War
659 posts since Nov 1 05 - Was the Presidential Election Stolen?
462 posts since Jun 19 06 - A Fundamental History Lesson
The rise of National Socialism proved politics and religion don't mix
427 posts since Oct 10 05
Site Map | Contact Us | Internships | Submissions | Advertising | Low Bandwidth / Mobile
© 2007 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds
© 2007 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds