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MINTNRDC NewsJul 14, 2026
EPA Proposal Could Delay Smog Cleanup for a Decade or More in the Nation's Most Polluted Areas
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EPA proposal delays smog cleanup, violating Clean Air Act and harming public health. | The EPA proposal directly undermines public health protections and environmental justice by delaying critical smog cleanup in already polluted regions. This action violates core human rights to health and a safe environment, while contravening the Clean Air Act and climate action goals. The magnitude of harm is severe due to the direct impact on vulnerable populations and the precedent it sets for regulatory r