The Capitol is seen as Congress resumes following a long break and the midterm elections, in Washington, early Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency has declared a new rule reducing toxic emissions.
More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued on April 6 by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Areas that will benefit from the new rule include majority-Black neighborhoods outside New Orleans.
“Every community in this country deserves to breathe clean air,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
