National Geographic: The testimony sounds the refrains of industry groups: Tightening the country's smog standard would be too costly, and it isn't necessary for public health.
But these comments weren't from industry. They were written by the chair of the Texas agency responsible for environmental protection.
The state of Texas is as aggressive as some industry associations in battling a proposed tightening of health standards for ozone, the main ingredient of smog. Officials there have spoken before Congress,...