Study Highlights Indianapolis Metropolitan Area Among Worst for Air Quality in United States
"The Indianapolis metropolitan area scored a total index of 38.57, securing its place as the tenth area with the worst air quality nationwide. This ranking reflects a concerning trend, with the region experiencing 142 days categorized as moderate, 16 days deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, and two days classified as unhealthy overall."
Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to halt Biden cross-state smog plan
"The rule, announced in March, requires 23 states to reduce emissions in power generation and other industries to help reduce smog and other air pollution in neighboring states. The plan covers much of the country, including California and several Western states and a large swath of the country from Texas to New York."
Group of GOP-led states asks Supreme Court to halt Biden cross-state smog plan - Roll Call
"When controlling for every other variable possible, residents who drove more were exposed to less air pollution, and vice versa."
Can attest. I add a couple of extra miles to my bike commute to avoid sucking exhaust on the side path of the 45/46 bypass every day.
(And, of course, biking is fun. But don't tell anybody!)
#cycling #BikeTooter #BloomingtonIN #AirPollution
L.A. residents who drive less are exposed to more air pollution, study finds
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Indiana is failing to put enough money into its air pollution prevention program. Republicans love that!
If they don't put more money into it, the federal government will take it over. Republicans hate that!
How will they resolve the quandary???