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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Gabriel Fowler

'Defeats the purpose': why critics fear air quality bill is behind the times

Changes to NSW's clean air bill will affect coal-fired power stations, including Bayswater, pictured.

PROPOSED changes to state air pollution regulations do not go far enough, critics warn, and remain open to exemption applications allowing coal-fired power stations to exceed NSW pollution standards for years at a time.

Environment Protection Agency executive director for regulatory practice and environment solutions, David Fowler, said air quality in NSW "is good by world standards" and the proposed changes will further reduce emissions.

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