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Multiple States Take Legal Action Against EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards

Attorneys general from 10 states, including Illinois, 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 its testing and certification program is ineffective, allowing the sale of appliances that worsen pollution. They claim that programs encouraging the replacement of older stoves may provide little health benefits if newer models do not meet cleaner standards. The EPA's Office of Inspector General has previously found flaws in the agency's performance standards for wood heaters.

via Chicago Tribune|

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environment2 years ago•6 min saved

"States Unite to Challenge EPA's Wood-Burning Stove Standards"

Attorneys general from 10 states, including Alaska, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington, plan 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 worsen pollution. They claim that programs encouraging the replacement of older stoves have not necessarily improved air quality. 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 and could result in the sale of stoves emitting excessive particulate-matter pollution. The EPA declined to comment on the pending litigation.

via WMUR Manchester|

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environment2 years ago•5 min saved

States Unite to Challenge EPA's Wood-Burning Stove Standards

Attorneys general from ten states, including Massachusetts, 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 worsen pollution. They claim that programs aimed at replacing older stoves have not necessarily improved air quality. The EPA has not commented on the pending litigation.

via WCVB Boston|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Multiple States Sue EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards

Ten states, including Alaska, Illinois, and New York, are suing the Biden administration over the continued sale and use of wood-burning stoves, claiming that the appliances have a more damaging environmental impact than previously assessed. The states accuse the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of failing to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves, potentially worsening pollution. They argue that programs to replace old wood heaters may provide little health benefits if newer models do not meet cleaner standards. A report by the EPA's Office of Inspector General found flaws in the agency's 2015 performance standards for residential wood heaters. The EPA has distributed millions of dollars in grants for residential exchanges, but concerns remain about the effectiveness of these programs in improving air quality.

via Fox Business|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

States Unite to Sue EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards

Attorneys general from 10 states, including Massachusetts, are planning to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to review and enforce 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. They claim that the continued sale of appliances that do not meet cleaner standards undermines programs aimed at improving air quality. The EPA's Office of Inspector General has previously found flaws in the agency's performance standards for wood heaters. The EPA declined to comment on the pending litigation.

via NBC10 Boston|

#air-pollution #emissions-standards #environment

environmental-policy2 years ago•2 min saved

States Unite to Challenge EPA's Standards for Residential Wood-Burning Stoves

Attorneys general from 10 states, including Minnesota, are planning to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to review and enforce 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. They claim that programs aimed at replacing older stoves with cleaner models may not actually improve air quality if the newer stoves do not meet cleaner standards. The EPA's Office of Inspector General has previously found flaws in the agency's performance standards for wood heaters, stating that certification tests may not accurately reflect real-world conditions and could result in the sale of stoves that emit too much pollution.

via CBS Minnesota|

#air-quality #emissions-standards #environmental-policy

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

10 States File Lawsuit Against EPA Over Wood-Burning Stove Standards

Attorneys general from 10 states, including Alaska, Illinois, and New York, are planning to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to review and enforce emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves. The states argue that the EPA's inaction has allowed the continued sale of appliances that worsen pollution, undermining programs aimed at improving air quality. They claim that the current standards are inadequate and that the EPA's testing and certification program is ineffective. 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 has declined to comment on the pending litigation.

via PBS NewsHour|

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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via syracuse.com|

#air-pollution #emissions-standards #environment