Posted on 01/07/2010 9:06:09 AM PST by granite
The Environmental Protection Agency will propose the nation's strictest-ever smog limits today, a move that would put Los Angeles, Chicago, their suburbs and much of the rest of the country in violation of federal air quality regulations.
The Agency will propose allowing a ground-level ozone concentration of between 60 and 70 parts per billion, down from the 75 parts per billion standard adopted under President Bush in 2008.
The proposed range was what scientists had recommended during the Bush administration. However, former President George W. Bush personally intervened and set the standard above what was advised after protests from electric utilities and other industries.
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I love my country, I actually think too much. I weep like Glenn Beck thinking of how corrupt and black it has become within. I just think that this “blackness” is meant to turn us to God. We need to quit worrying so much about politics and others shortcomings (politicians mostly) and make sure God isn’t angry and disappointed in us.
Houston? The entire country will be in non-attainment. This is going to be as expensive as cap and trade. I thought 75 was unreasonable...especially after we knowingly increased emissions by adding ethanol to our fuel.
A sensible people will remember quickly the difference between good and evil in circumstances like this.
Right, I gave the ping to a list as a followup to an earlier local report on this.
Right, I gave the ping to a list as a followup to an earlier local report on this.
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