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Court Blocks EPA’s Rollback of Soot Limits
A federal appeals court has blocked the EPA from rolling back Biden-era pollution rules, preserving stricter limits on harmful soot that aim to prevent asthma, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. The court rejected arguments from Republican-led states and businesses that the rules hurt the economy, keeping the annual soot limit at nine micrograms — down from twelve. Environmental advocates hail the ruling as a victory for public health, urging the EPA to enforce the standards without delay, while critics accuse the agency of prioritizing polluters over people. Support the show:Get a…
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