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 deaths and asthma cases annually. The EPA is now reviewing the ruling, but for now, cleaner air remains the law. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d1feb62a2cb7808