"Making Views Clearer: How the Regional Haze Rule Affects National Parks".


"Making Views Clearer: How the Regional Haze Rule Affects National Parks".

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"Making Views Clearer: How the Regional Haze Rule Affects National Parks".

A man named Don Barger visited a park in 1995 and saw a lot of haze. Today, the air in the park is much clearer because of a rule that reduces pollution.

The rule, called the regional haze rule, helps clean the air in national parks. It makes sure people can see the beautiful views in these parks.

The rule works by making factories and power plants reduce the pollution they create. This has helped clear the air in many parks, especially in the Smoky Mountains.

Some people want to get rid of this rule because they say it costs too much money. But others say it is important to keep the air clean and protect the parks.

If the rule is removed, it could take a long time and many people will fight to keep the air clean. Clean air is important for people's health and for the beauty of our national parks.


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What did Don Barger see in the park in 1995?

He saw a lot of haze.

What does the regional haze rule do?

It helps clean the air in national parks.

Why do some people want to remove the haze rule?

They say it costs too much money.


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