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Groups Challenge EPA Decision on Cleveland Air Quality
WHY IT MATTERS
The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant consequences for the health and well-being of Clevelanders, who are already affected by the city's poor air quality.
What happened
A coalition of environmental and public health organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its decision to exempt Cleveland from cleaning up its smog-choked air. The groups argue that the EPA's decision flouts the law and gives polluters a free pass.
The lawsuit aims to block the EPA's decision and force the city to address its air quality issues.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Lawsuit Seeks to Block EPA From Abandoning Health of Clevelanders
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