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EPA chief Wheeler says current soot regulations are adequate despite research that shows stricter rules could save thousands of lives Fine particles, which come from the burning of coal, oil and wood, penetrate the respiratory system Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration has said it will not tighten rules for soot pollution, […] More
Announcement will allow vehicles to emit 1bn more tons of CO2 Experts say move will lead to more life-threatening air pollution Motor vehicles drive on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles, California. Critics say the move will lead to more life-threatening air pollution and force Americans to spend more on gasoline. Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images […] More
Extraordinary move signals to US companies that they will not face any sanctions for polluting the air or water Coronavirus – latest US updates Coronavirus – latest global updates See all our coronavirus coverage There is particular concern over air pollution emitted by industrial facilities, which are predominately located in communities with large numbers of […] More
