Coverage dated February 6, 2024

Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks

Headline from WHEC Rochester

The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution. The government says reducing such pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution. The government says reducing such pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year.

  2. Time

    Biden Cracks Down on Deadly Soot Pollution (opens Time)

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    The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks, and other industrial sources.

  3. Forbes

    Biden Administration Cracks Down On Soot Pollution—Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    The new rule is projected to prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths in 2032.

  4. France 24

    Biden strengthens US soot regulations, angering industry (opens France 24)

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    President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said…

  5. Newsweek

    Biden administration strengthens clean air protection against deadly soot (opens Newsweek)

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    The Environmental Protection Agency said stronger limits on fine particulate matter, or soot, could prevent 4,500 premature deaths a year.

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