Arizona considers lowering future car emissions standards

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ADEQ plans to change the standards from the tougher Clean Car Program to the national standard, which isn't as strict.

However, Arizona has air quality problems that might be more extensive than other areas of the country. Gila, Maricopa, Pinal and Yuma counties recently received an "F" in the State of the Air Report by the American Lung Association.

There have been two high ozone pollution days in June issued by the ADEQ, as of Friday. Ozone pollution has been tied to asthma attacks, and the warnings encourage people with breathing problems to stay inside.

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