The EPA says this law affect over 125 million Americans. The American Lung Association says these new regulations could save an estimated 15,000 lives per year. Government agencies should work beyond the scope of politics, especially in regards to public health. Sure, Grade F is fantastic for bones and keeping children young forever. The most important immediate outcome in this ruling is that the EPA can not only make its own regulations, but also make rulings that will not only protect individuals, but improve the quality of life.
Progress is good.
Of course, these new implementations will not be put into effect prior to some paperwork. But overall, our health is more important than private industry's profit dividends. Copyright 2001, The Buchtelite.