Oregon PIRG: Statement - Biden Administration Reins in Deadly Air Pollution
February 08, 2024
February 08, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2024:
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule on Wednesday to reduce soot pollution. Soot, also known as particulate matter, is one of the deadliest forms of air pollution since the small particles can easily enter people's lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart disease, lung disease and cancer. The EPA estimates that achievi . . .
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule on Wednesday to reduce soot pollution. Soot, also known as particulate matter, is one of the deadliest forms of air pollution since the small particles can easily enter people's lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart disease, lung disease and cancer. The EPA estimates that achievi . . .