Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Cleveland Smog Ruling

A coalition of environmental and public health organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging the EPA's decision to classify the Cleveland area as in attainment with smog standards. The groups argue the EPA used unlawful excuses, including relying on clean-car standards that were already repealed, to avoid requiring pollution cleanup. They are asking the court to vacate the redesignation to restore stricter permitting rules and protect public health.