The EPA has issued a landmark rule against the soot pollutant, a potentially lethal air pollutant. Despite California lawmakers’ opposition, California faces significant compliance hurdles due to its state’s high level of pollution. The new rule reduces EPA’s annual soot exposure limit from 12 micrograms per cubic meter of air to nine microgram. However, some lawmakers argue that it doesn’t go far enough. The response from Democrats contrasts with Republicans who widely panned the rule as “reckless” and bad for business. The rule is expected to significantly impact industry’s ability to develop lower-polluting alternatives and save thousands of lives by 2032. Despite concerns from environmental and public health groups, President Joe Biden would veto the EPA’s proposed rule.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
