The Trump administration on Tuesday exempted most of southeast Wisconsin from the latest federal limits on lung-damaging smog pollution, delivering a political victory to Gov. Scott Walker as he makes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump targets smog standards, ordering EPA to make it easier for companies to comply
President Donald Trump took aim at federal air quality standards Thursday, directing the Environmental Protection Agency to relax restrictions on state governments and businesses that have been key to cutting … Click to Continue »
Read More »Southern California smog worsens for second straight year despite reduced emissions
For decades, Southern California has waged a slow but successful war on smog. Through vehicle emissions rules, clean-fuel standards and other tough measures, officials have lifted the choking pall of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what experts are saying about the smog lingering in Merced County
Merced County residents who noticed the smoky air Monday afternoon and evening may have to get used to it, at least for the rest of the week. According to the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Cough-Cough: Smog repairs can help clean Central Valley air
One way San Joaquin Valley resident can help improve air quality is to make sure their vehicle’s emissions meet state standards. Merced County residents have a chance Saturday to have … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smog repairs help to clean the air, Valley Clean Air Now officials say
When Deja Hassen was on her way back from Colorado to her home in Merced, she noticed the atmosphere changing as she approached the San Joaquin Valley. “I could see … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smog vouchers available at Merced event
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and Valley CAN, a nonprofit, put together effort Cars will be screened but not certified Those that can be fixed will get $ 500 voucher … Click to Continue »
Read More »Despite the smog, Beijing bird-watchers succeed
BEIJING – The morning was off to a slow start. … Click to Continue »
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