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Congress: Protect the Clean Air Act from Plastic Polluters

NRDC

Congress’ critical role in addressing the plastic crisis: Don't support plastic polluters' plans to remove Clean Air Act restrictions on incinerating plastic.

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Establishing Standing in Citizen Suits Under the Clean Air Act: Breathing Polluted Air May Not Suffice

Law and Environment

The post Establishing Standing in Citizen Suits Under the Clean Air Act: Breathing Polluted Air May Not Suffice first appeared on Law and the Environment. Either way, whether you are a potential plaintiff or a potential defendant, this case warrants careful reading.

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EPA, Utah Settle with Oil and Gas Companies for Clean Air Act Violations

Environment + Energy Leader

The post EPA, Utah Settle with Oil and Gas Companies for Clean Air Act Violations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The EPA has settled with two oil and gas companies regarding pollution violations in Utah.

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Lessons from a plain language analysis: U.S. Clean Air Act Title V public notices as barriers to environmental justice

Environmental News Bits

Clean Air Act Title V public notices as barriers to environmental justice.” link] Highlights Abstract The Clean Air Act’s Title V program offers opportunities for the public to participate in … Continue reading Lessons from a plain language analysis: U.S.

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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. AGREES TO PAY OVER $1 MILLION FOR CLEAN AIR ACT VIOLATION

Corp Watch

AGREES TO PAY OVER $1 MILLION FOR CLEAN AIR ACT VIOLATION Department of Justice PaulaR Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:50 Saturday, June 25, 2005 Read more WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a Clean Air Act settlement with Volkswagen of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

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Evolving Air Quality Standards

Legal Planet

The goal of the Clean Air Act is to achieve national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), with the primary requirement being protection of public health. As our understanding of the health effects of air pollution has improved, there has been a general trend toward tightening the standards.

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How the Clean Air Act lets closed coal plants keep polluting for years

Environmental News Bits

Clean Air Act. But the facility’s legacy of smog pollution continued long after … Continue reading How the Clean Air Act lets closed coal plants keep polluting for years