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People
New hope for residents of "Cancer Alley"
Communities in a stretch of land in Louisiana known for its high cancer rates and heavy industrialization cautiously welcome new EPA efforts...
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Deep dive
April 22, 2024 Plastic-burning plant pulls out of Pennsylvania community
A chemical company has dropped its plans to burn plastic waste in a small Pennsylvania town, but the industry is still pushing this risky...
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Explainer
April 5, 2024 Is your neighborhood a toxic chemical hot spot? This new map can tell you.
A new interactive map can help you identify potential chemical exposures in your neighborhood.
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Analysis
February 2, 2024 Toxic chemical under fresh scrutiny a year after East Palestine train crash
One year after the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the EPA is considering phasing out vinyl chloride, a toxic...
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Deep dive
December 8, 2023 Removing lead from gasoline and paint were major health victories — now we...
Getting lead out of gasoline was a major public health victory. Yet half of American children under 6 tested between 2018 and 2020 still...
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Q&A
August 1, 2023 Harmful "forever chemicals" are in drinking water: What you need to know
Learn about the dangers of forever chemicals in drinking water, how to protect your family, and what steps the EPA is taking to ensure your...
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