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EPA Announces New Air Quality Standards for Particulate
Published : 07-02-2024 - Duration : 01:30 - View : 449
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EPA Announces New Air Quality Standards , for Particulate Matter.
On February 7, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) announced a new rule aimed at significantly
reducing levels of particulate matter (PM) in the air. .
ABC reports that the EPA updated the national
air-quality standards, citing the known
negative health impacts of exposure to PM.
ABC reports that the EPA's previous annual standard
was set at 12 micrograms of PM per cubic meter of air,
while the latest update lowers that to 9 micrograms. .
The EPA's 24-hour standard, which accounts
for short-term spikes in pollution,
will remain at 35 micrograms per cubic meter. .
Responses to the new rules have
been mixed, with environmental and
health groups praising the decision. .
Today's action is a critical step
forward that will better protect
workers, families and communities
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