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Smog Standard Still Hazy

EPA chief Stephen Johnson tightens the limit on ozone a little, but not as much as his science advisors wanted.

The Environmental Protection Agency has set a new standard for the chief component of smog – ozone pollution. But EPA’s new standard is under attack from both industry, who wanted no change, and public health advocates who wanted a much stronger rule. Living on Earth’s Jeff Young tells us what’s behind the decision and what it means for air quality.