Carper Applauds Final EPA Rule to Strengthen Soot Pollution Standards
Statement
Issues: Health and Health Care
"I applaud EPA for finalizing this strong clean air rule that will safeguard public health and the environment. Particulate matter pollution is linked to serious health problems, like asthma, strokes, and heart attacks. Strengthening our clean air standards will prevent thousands of premature deaths and lost work days each year, and it will protect millions of Americans across our country, particularly those in downwind and disadvantaged communities.
The simple truth is that air pollution is bad for our health, bad for our economy, and bad for our planet. EPA developed this rule based on sound science and it will bring us one step closer to ensuring every American breathes clean air -- no matter where they live, work, or play."
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