Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act, passed in 1970, created programs that lowered the levels of six common pollutants: particulate matter, ozone, lead, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. As a result, the combined emissions of these six dropped by 78% over the ensuing 50 years even while the U.S. economy continued to grow. In particular, the reduction of smog and fine particulate matter improved public health nationwide.

Governor Phil Scott is directing the Vermont the Agency of Natural Resources to pause enforcement of a multi-state plan requiring vehicle manufacturers to meet electric vehicle sales targets.

Environmentalists and the Democratic Albany County Legislature Majority are applauding after Albany County Executive Dan McCoy signed a local clean air…

Environmental activists say the clock is ticking for residents as the Albany County executive considers whether to sign a local clean air law.County…

Environmental advocacy groups are seeking to join a lawsuit several states have filed against the Environmental Protection Agency.The Environmental…

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed Affordable Clean Energy, or ACE, rule which would replace the Obama era Clean Power…

Yesterday in Montpelier, Vermont’s governor and Deputy Natural Resources Secretary detailed a draft plan for how the state will use nearly $19 million…

The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation is in the initial stages of updating and tightening its air quality rules. It’s part of the…

The Attorneys General from 12 states and the District of Columbia have submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency calling on the federal…