EPA Overrules Scientists, Lowers Smog Standard Only Slightly | Talking Points Memo

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It’s gotten to be almost a dog bites man story. The EPA has overruled its staff once again. From The Washington Post:

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Headline says:

EPA Overrules Scientists, Lowers Smog Standard Only Slightly

In fact, by lowering the allowable amount of ozone, one could say that the EPA is raising the standard, but less than its own scientists would like.