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EPA to formally review risks of vinyl chloride and other toxic chemicals

EPA to formally review risks of vinyl chloride and other toxic chemicals



Evaluation could lead to limits or bans on substances commonly used in the production of plastic and rubberThe Environmental Protection Agency is launching a formal review of five highly toxic plastic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, the notorious compound at the center of the East Palestine, Ohio, train wreck fire.The move could lead to strong limits or bans on the substances. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/25/epa-vinyl-chloride-toxic-plastic

Author : Tom Perkins

Publish date : 2024-12-25 13:00:12

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