This morning, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new annual PM2.5 standard of 9 micrograms/cubic meter. According to research, a stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America. Along with strengthening the primary annual PM2.5 standard, EPA is modifying the PM2.5 monitoring network design criteria to include a factor that accounts for proximity of populations at increased risk of PM2.5-related health effects to sources of air pollution. This will advance environmental justice by ensuring localized data collection in overburdened areas to inform future NAAQS reviews. #airquality https://lnkd.in/gabV4DJ8 Most Counties with Monitors Already Meet the Strengthened Particle Pollution Standard
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10moIt’s surprising that CA still has such crappy air quality. Almost seems wildfire related in parts of OR… I’ll pick your brain next time we chat :)