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Smog & Soot: National Standards Review & Revision

Case Number # 3595

This 2003 lawsuit set the stage for limits on smog pollution from power plants and other sources. We negotiated deadlines with the Environmental Protection Agency to propose standards for ozone, a precursor to smog, by June 20, 2007. The EPA's weak protections mean more pollution for our cities and neighborhoods.
American Lung Association
Environmental Defense Fund
Natural Resources Defense Council
Sierra Club
David Baron
Howard Fox
Paul Cort

Press Releases

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Clean Air
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Rejects EPA rules that would allow more soot pollution
EPA Acts to Protect Lives, Lungs from Soot
Friday, December 14, 2012
New air standard will save thousands of lives annually
Groups Seek Faster Schedule for EPA Soot Rule
Friday, May 11, 2012
35,000 lives a year at stake
Groups Challenge EPA for Clean Air Delays
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Dozens of regions in the nation suffer dangerous levels of ozone
Big Oil, Big Business Lobbyists Show Disregard for Smog Threats to Kids, Seniors
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
EPA must follow doctors' advice and issue strong health protections, not bow before industry pressure
EPA Estimates Clean Air Act Will Gain $2 Trillion in Health Benefits by 2020
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Includes 230,000 lives saved
Congress Wants to Know Why EPA Administrator Ignored Science in Setting Smog Standards
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Rejection of stronger standard leaves millions more Americans at risk for lung, heart disease
EPA Staff Recommends Stronger Protections Against Ozone Pollution
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Professional team advises EPA not to retain weaker standard
EPA Scientific Panel Calls for Stronger Protections Against Ozone Pollution
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
23-member scientific panel present unanimous view that EPA not retain weaker standard
Code Red Air Quality Days in Washington DC Reinforces Need for Protections Against Harmful Air Pollution
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
EPA needs to strengthen, not weaken clean air protections across the country