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flag Alabama passes law blocking stricter pollution rules, requiring proof of direct harm, sparking health and environmental concerns.

flag Alabama’s legislature has passed a bill restricting state agencies from setting pollution limits stricter than federal standards, requiring a "direct causal link" between emissions and "manifest bodily harm" for new rules—excluding increased disease risk. flag Backed by business groups and Republican lawmakers, the measure aims to promote economic competitiveness and "sound science." flag Environmental advocates warn it undermines public health protections, particularly for emerging contaminants like PFAS, and blocks use of key scientific tools like the EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System. flag Similar legislation is being considered in Indiana, Tennessee, Utah, and other GOP-led states, reflecting a broader effort to align state environmental policy with federal deregulation.

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