Ozone

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Another data point in the continuing public discussion of EPA’s plan to make the nation’s standards for ozone more restrictive, even as the existing standards have ozone levels falling 18 percent from 2000 to 2013 (chart below) – and giving every indication levels will continue to fall. A new study by the Center for Regulatory… Keep reading →

Markets Rise On Economic Data

Industries Are Critical of Proposed Stricter Ozone Standards The Hill: Business groups are waging war on the Obama administration’s proposal to reduce ozone pollution, arguing the regulations would cripple the U.S. economy. In order to comply with the proposed rule, many areas of the country would have to all but shut down land development and… Keep reading →

Report Places Los Angeles At Top Of List For City With Worst Traffic And Smog

When EPA proposed tightening the national ozone standards a few years ago, President Obama told the agency to stand down. The existing standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb) wasn’t due for review, and there was concern stricter standards might harm the economy. It’s a concern that hasn’t diminished as the agency starts regular review of… Keep reading →