Air
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Since the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection was formed in 1971, Connecticut has seen marked improvements in air quality. While Connecticut now meets health related standards for most pollutants regulated under the federal Clean Air Act, and levels have decreased for the rest, levels of ground-level ozone and particles still remain to be a health and environmental concern.
Utilizing a wide variety of approaches, including clean school bus programs, climate change initiatives, strict emission standards, and clean car regulations, Connecticut continues to work to address air quality concerns.
Connecticut’s air quality also depends on the quality of air entering the state, particularly from states to the south and west. Connecticut actively participates in addressing air transport and works hard towards national and regional solutions to the problem.
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Content Last Updated January 21, 2010
