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PeopleFamilies celebrate EPA ban on killer paint stripper chemical
Methylene chloride, a highly toxic chemical used to strip paint for decades, is being phased out for most uses, thanks to a new rule from...
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PeopleNew 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 divePlastic-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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ExplainerIs 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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AnalysisToxic 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 diveRemoving 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&AHarmful "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...
