NO: Proposal Ignores Vast Improvements In U.S. Air Quality
Despite the impression given by environmental lobbyists and their supporters, air quality in the U.S. is the best it has been since before the industrial revolution and continues to improve.
Posted: 11/19/2007 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Air Problems
Don’t Tell Anybody But We Can All Breathe Easier Now
A lot of people have a vested interest in making you think air pollution is getting worse. Rather than put themselves out of jobs, air quality regulators make standards for safe levels of pollution stricter — continuously.
Posted: 12/28/2006 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Air Problems
States Split on Mercury Standards
In May, Minnesota and New Hampshire enacted legislation imposing stricter controls than existing federal proposals to limit the emission of mercury from power plants.
Posted: 06/29/2006 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Air Problems
Maryland Legislature Forces Governor into Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The temperature reduction from the RGGI, encompassing far fewer emission sources than Kyoto, would amount to only a fraction of Kyoto’s very minor temperature reduction.
Posted: 06/01/2006 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Air Problems
Clearing the Air About Air Quality in Houston
No one wants to breathe dirty air. This includes executives, employees and dependents of the chemical companies located in and around Houston. In addition, Houston has air problems that need redress; it violates United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ozone standards.
Posted: 03/14/2005 | Commentaries | Policy Issue: Air Problems