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EPA tightens rules on some air pollution for the first time in over a decade

The U.S. EPA has unveiled new, stricter limits for soot pollution, also known as PM2.5, which is linked to serious health issues.

The new standard is a significant reduction in the allowable limit for annual PM2.5 levels from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to 9. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Environment

Soot pollution from coal-fired power plants is more dangerous than soot from other sources.

Coal plant soot contributed to the deaths of at least 460,000 Americans in the past two decades.

Deaths attributed to coal plant soot have declined dramatically in recent years due to clean air regulations and closure of dirty plants. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Environment

Soot pollution from coal-fired power plants is more dangerous than soot from other sources.

Coal plant soot contributed to the deaths of at least 460,000 Americans over the past two decades.

Deaths attributed to coal plant soot have declined dramatically in recent years due to clean air regulations and other factors. [ more ]

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