A US District Judge in California this week ruled that the Bush Administration has violated deadlines for reviewing the nation’s carbon monoxide standards.
Environmental groups have sued the Environmental Protection Agency to prompt it to update its policies. The current carbon monoxide standard was put in place in 1974. It was last reviewed in 1994 and no changes were made. Federal law requires assessment every five years.
Carbon monoxide is an orderless gas and pollutant which comes from auto emissions and the burning of other fossil fuels. Environmental advocates and California officials says it contributes to human health problems and global warming.
Source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/07/MNJR10I1HQ.DTL
