The EPA has been in a lot of trouble this past year, as it has been sued for not regulating greenhouse gas emissions and for violating the Clean Water Act of 1972.

But now the agency is lowering the limit of lead that will be allowed in the air by 90%, all in an effort to protect children from health risks of airborne lead.

Will it work?

So how does the EPA plan to enforce this huge initiative?

By October 2011, if any designated ‘lead’ areas fail to meet the new standards, then state and local governments will become involved in reducing the emissions.

The main focus will be put on huge lead manufacturers like metal mines and waste incinerators.

We’ve all heard promises from the EPA before, so we can only hope that this one will actually happen. It could be a huge factor in reducing pollution and saving our health.