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EPA seeks to cut "Cancer Alley" pollutants

The EPA announced new rules to reduce ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions, primarily associated with 'Cancer Alley' in Louisiana.

Despite industry opposition, the regulations require monitoring and fixing emission problems at chemical manufacturing facilities.

The EPA Grossly Underestimated How Many Carcinogens are Polluting This Louisiana Region's Air, Study Says

Chemical plants in Louisiana's Cancer Alley release high levels of ethylene oxide, a potent carcinogen, exceeding EPA estimates and posing health risks to residents.

EPA Tightens Limits on a Cancer-Causing Chemical Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment

EPA imposes stricter limits on ethylene oxide for medical equipment sterilization to reduce cancer risks.

New rule targets 90 facilities to cut ethylene oxide emissions by 90% and includes air testing and pollution control requirements.

The EPA Grossly Underestimated How Many Carcinogens are Polluting This Louisiana Region's Air, Study Says

Chemical plants in Louisiana's Cancer Alley release high levels of ethylene oxide, a potent carcinogen, exceeding EPA estimates and posing health risks to residents.

EPA Tightens Limits on a Cancer-Causing Chemical Used to Sterilize Medical Equipment

EPA imposes stricter limits on ethylene oxide for medical equipment sterilization to reduce cancer risks.

New rule targets 90 facilities to cut ethylene oxide emissions by 90% and includes air testing and pollution control requirements.

Scientists found leading cause of death and disease in 'cancer alley'

High levels of carcinogen ethylene oxide found in Louisiana's Cancer Alley are linked to significantly elevated cancer risk.

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