The Center for Biological Diversity, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats, has recently filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in federal court. This lawsuit focuses on the EPA’s failure to protect public health from dangerous levels of ground-level ozone.

Ground-level ozone, also known as smog, is a harmful air pollutant that can cause serious health problems, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. Ozone is created when pollutants emitted by cars, trucks, and industrial facilities react with sunlight.

The Clean Air Act requires the EPA to set national air quality standards for ground-level ozone to protect public health and welfare. However, the Center for Biological Diversity argues that the EPA is not doing enough to enforce these standards.

This lawsuit is a powerful reminder of the importance of holding government agencies accountable for protecting public health and the environment. The EPA plays a crucial role in enforcing environmental laws and protecting our air and water, and it is essential to ensure that it is doing its job effectively. By bringing attention to issues like ground-level ozone, the Center for Biological Diversity is helping to raise awareness of the need for stronger environmental protections and encouraging the EPA to take action.

Read about the lawsuit here.