"NY Joins 9 States in Lawsuit Against EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards"

Attorneys general from 10 states, including New York, are planning to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves. The states argue that the EPA's current standards are inadequate and that its testing and certification program is ineffective, allowing the sale of appliances that could worsen pollution. They claim that programs aimed at replacing older stoves have not necessarily improved air quality. A report from the EPA's Office of Inspector General found flaws in the agency's 2015 performance standards for wood heaters, stating that certification tests may not accurately reflect real-world conditions. The EPA declined to comment on the pending litigation.