Number 5. The number of cities in noncompliance would almost triple. Seventy-four cities have not attained the current air quality standards. According to the House Commerce Committee, that number could almost triple to 184 cities under the new standards. “Nonattainment” is more than just a … Continue reading Talking Points on the Environment #32: Top 5 Reasons the EPA’s Proposed New Clean Air Standards Are a Bad Idea