Florida's air pollution plan for national parks gets federal approval

US environmental regulators have approved Florida's plan to reduce regional haze, which is air pollution that reduces visibility in national parks. This means Florida's strategy for improving air quality in protected areas now meets federal requirements.

Every state must have a plan to clean up the air that drifts into national parks and wilderness areas. These plans are updated periodically, and getting federal approval means Florida's approach for the next decade is locked in. This approval sets the specific actions and timelines Florida must follow to reduce emissions from sources like power plants and industrial facilities.