New air pollution standards restrict soot particles

The Environmental Protection Agency, announcing the limits, predicts that they could save on healthcare costs from respiratory ailments.WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced a new air pollution standard Friday that would bring about a 20% reduction in microscopic particles of soot emitted by coal-fired power plants and diesel vehicles that contribute to haze and respiratory ailments.

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