Clean Air Council
Coverage of Clean Air Council in the Nexus archive.
- Pennsylvania confronts an unfamiliar climate hazard: Wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from sources like Ontario, Canada, caused unhealthy air pollution levels across Washington, D.C., and Lititz, Pennsylvania. Due to high Air Quality Index readings, childcare centers were forced to keep children indoors. This recurring hazard marks a new reality for places in Pennsylvania that must adapt as wildfire smoke becomes a common summer threat.
- DC Circuit lets EPA delay stricter emission standards at steel mills
The D.C. Circuit upheld the EPA's decision to delay stricter emission standards for steel mills until April 3, 2027, rejecting challenges from environmental groups. The court found the EPA's extension was justified due to technological infeasibility, aligning with the Clean Air Act. The standards target hazardous pollutants from steelmaking processes, including carbon dioxide emissions.