Scientists, Doctors Call for Stronger Smog Standards

Clean air scientists and physicians have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen health standards for smog.

The EPA's own clean air science advisers have recommended that health standards for smog be tightened. Currently, the standard limits smog, or ozone, concentrations to no more than 80 parts per billion over an eight hour period. Scientists have recommended a standard of between 55 and 70 parts per billion over an eight hour period to fully protect our health and well-being.

If the standard was lowered to 55 parts per billion, Denver's air would be classified as filthy and sorely unhealthy.

Stronger health standards are needed to fully clear the air in the Denver metro area and protect ourselves, our families, and our friends.