Environmental groups filed a lawsuit today to force the Environmental Protection Agency to update limits on harmful soot, sulfur and nitrogen air pollution.
The agency last put new standards in place for the three pollutants in 2012 and 2013. Updates were due in 2017 and 2018.
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WASHINGTON Four groups filed suit today to force the Environmental Protection Agency to downgrade the smog rating in eight areas from serious to severe. The downgrade in the ratings will trigger more protective measures to reduce harmful air pollution.