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Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Austin area has dangerously high levels of air pollution, according to new EPA standards - Austin Monitor

Tighter air quality standards for fine particulate matter announced by EPA, with Austin and other regions now exceeding limits.
Fine particulate matter poses serious health risks and the new standards are expected to prevent premature deaths and asthma attacks. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

California's air pollution fight just got tougher: New EPA standards raise the bar on soot

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tightened national standards for fine particulate matter, a form of air pollution linked to lung and heart disease.
The new standard lowers the acceptable limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter, aiming to prevent thousands of premature deaths and improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. [ more ]
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