Biofriendly Applauds Congress Call for Cleaner Air

According to an article in earthjustice.org (1), 22 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter (2) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging them to impose stronger limits on smog pollution. This is good news to environmental and other biofriendly groups, as well as the many individuals who are concerned about the threats posed to the environment and public health.

The EPA, the organization entrusted with protecting the environment in the U.S., is considering tightening up on the allowed smog levels, but hasn't yet decided by how much. Comments on their proposed standard were accepted until October 9th, 2007 and the final standard for smog pollution is due in March 2008.

In many cities, smog poses a serious health problem. Smog can aggravate existing heart and lung conditions, as well as cause eye, nose and throat irritation. The adverse reactions are most pronounced in the elderly and young children, causing an increased incidence of asthma and other respiratory afflictions.

Enforcing stricter clean air standards is a step in the right direction of a healthier environment. But it is not enough to expect our government to look after us. We, as individuals can be pro-active in bringing about a cleaner and healthier environment. We have a vested interest in doing so.

Internal combustion engines are a major source of smog and other forms of pollution and while many plans have been devised, such as hydrogen fuel, fuel cells and electric cars, for the time being we are stuck with polluting engines.

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Sources:

(1)http://www.earthjustice.org/
(2)http://www.earthjustice.org/library/signon/congressional-letter-on-epa-smog-proposal.pdf