Posted on 11/26/2014 10:58:49 AM PST by Olog-hai
The Obama administration took steps Wednesday to cut levels of smog-forming pollution linked to asthma, lung damage and other health problems, making good on one of President Barack Obama’s original campaign promises while setting up a fresh confrontation with Republicans and the energy industry.
In a long-awaited announcement, the Environmental Protection Agency said it prefers a new, lower threshold for ozone pollution of 65 to 70 parts per billion, but left open the possibility it could enact an even lower standard of 60 parts per billion sought by environmental groups. The current standard is 75 parts per billion, put in place by President George W. Bush in 2008. …
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Except for Ferguson Mo.
Where shoppers were looking for Black Wednesday 100% discounts !
Power of the pen.
Some of the interests behind those “environmental groups” are not what they’re propagandized to be. The truth is that they, as businesses, are positioned in advance to produce less particulate matter and are using government to shut down competition. They use both political parties and bring fake suits against government agencies to do so.
What smog?
Seriously. Compared with L.A. in the 60s — the air today is pristine.
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