APHA supports stronger air quality standards for ozone
The American Public Health Association thanks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for releasing its rule to strengthen national air quality standards for ozone pollution. EPA’s proposal would lower the standard for ground-level ozone, or smog, to 70 parts per billion. This reduction in the allowable amount of ozone in the air will provide significant benefits for public health — including for people with asthma, children and the elderly.
While APHA advocated for stronger protections, it is pleased that the administration tightened the current standard of 75 ppb, which is woefully inadequate to protect public health.