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Court Upholds Stricter Soot Limits
A federal appeals court has upheld stricter soot pollution limits set by the Biden administration, rejecting challenges from Republican-led states and business groups who claimed the rule would harm the economy. The new standard, finalized in 2024, caps fine particle pollution at nine micrograms per cubic meter — down from twelve — aiming to reduce emissions from coal plants, factories, and wildfires. The court found the EPA’s attempt to roll back the rule lacked merit, while environmental advocates hail the decision as a victory for public health, expected to prevent thousands of premature…
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