Stronger Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Will Protect Millions from Smog that Blows Across State Lines

“The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule protects millions of Americans across the Eastern U.S. from smog that blows across state lines and then permeates their communities. But many coal-fired power plants in the U.S. are still polluting at levels above what is achievable through available modern solutions. EPA’s proposed update will strengthen the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which will mean more people in downwind states will be safer from pollution that can cause serious heart and lung diseases and even early deaths. The proposed update will also encourage more power plants to invest in clean, affordable zero-emitting power, which will help more upwind states be “good neighbors” as the Clean Air Act requires. We urge EPA to swiftly finalize the update and put a more protective Cross-State Air Pollution Rule in place.”

            - Graham McCahan, senior attorney for Environmental Defense Fund

For more information, EDF, Moms Clean Air Force, and M.J. Bradley & Associates created an interactive map with detailed information about the fossil fuel-fired power plants that are the source of smog-forming NOx pollution around the country.