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Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.
The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda a...
Key takeaway Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit leaves intact, for now, a tighter standard set in 2024 on pollution from coal-fired power plants, factories and other industrial sources.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis , the appeals court ruling to maintain stricter soot pollution standards has significant implications for local air quality. As part of the Twin Cities area, Minneapolis is surrounded by industrial sites and vehicle emissions that contribute to particle pollution. The tighter limits of 9 micrograms of fine particle pollution per cubic meter of air will help reduce the burden of asthma and other respiratory issues on local residents, particularly in communities near major highways and industrial areas. The ruling also underscores the importance of state and local efforts to achieve these air quality standards, which may involve working with businesses and utilities to implement cleaner energy sources and reduce emissions. As the city continues to grow and develop, this decision will inform local policy decisions and public health initiatives aimed at protecting the well-being of Minneapolis residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda a...
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