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Ozone Pollution from Oil and Gas Linked to More Health Clinic Visits
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As a Wyoming study shows, real people are currently paying the price of lax regulations. It’s time to improve the regulation and monitoring of ozone forming pollutants and close the oil and gas loopholes in our environmental laws.[read more]
5 Reasons to Support Gina McCarthy to Lead the EPA
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McCarthy has been tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, and given her track record of protecting America’s families from toxic pollution, her confirmation will help us all breathe easier.[read more]
EPA Proposes Stronger Standards on Gasoline and Cars to Reduce Smog
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Stronger EPA standards on gasoline are long overdue and the oil industry should not be allowed to obstruct needed public health protections. More than 40 percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthful levels of air pollution.[read more]
Fuel Efficiency Continues to Rise: EPA Report
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New cars and trucks are poised to set new records in fuel efficiency according to the latest Fuel Economy Trends report from the EPA. carbon pollution has also been reduced from new autos, dropping 13 percent.[read more]
Strengthening Beijing Air Pollution Control and Regulations
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Beijing residents continue to struggle with choking levels of hazardous air pollution, compounded by a sandstorm, causing the government to urge people to stay indoors.[read more]
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