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Bush EPA Proposes Weak Smog Standards
The Bush administration’s Environmental
Protection Agency has proposed marginally improving the air quality
standards for ozone (smog). Unfortunately, the proposed standards are
weaker than what the agency’s scientific advisors say is necessary to
protect public health. EPA held hearings this fall on the standards. Our clean air advocates were there to push for standards that protect public health.
What's at stake
All across the country, Americans are clamoring for cleaner cars. Polls
consistently show that the majority of respondents want to buy cars that pollute less.
Responding
to public concern about pollution from cars, many state officials have
moved forward to adopt the California Clean Cars Program, but the EPA is stalling implementation of the programs we've helped 12 states to pass.
In addition to challenging
state Clean Cars programs in the courts, automakers are working
hard to convince Congress to prohibit states from adopting requirements
that are stricter than the federal standards.
