EPA's Ozone and Haze Summit: Planning Cleaner Skies Ahead
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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The 2025 Annual Joint Meeting of the Ozone Transport Commission and the Mid-Atlantic Northeast Visibility Union is set to tackle air pollution that affects people in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. They’ll discuss ways to cut down smog and haze-causing particles, aiming for cleaner air and better visibility. This meeting helps shape future rules that could impact local communities and businesses starting soon.
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