Health advocates sound alarm as EPA works to loosen pollution standard

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Jan 28, 2026, 11:25 am105 ptsTrending
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's effort to roll back federal particulate matter pollution standards will harm Michigan residents, particularly those who live near emitters such as manufacturing plants and refineries in Wayne County, health and environmental advocates warn.

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