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Carcinogens
The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides
The agency rarely warns of cancer risks, even when its own research shows a product’s ingredients are carcinogenic.
House Bill Could Weaken EPA Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals
Advocates say the proposal could weaken protections for workers and communities exposed to hazardous chemicals.
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Exemptions for Polluters
Critics say financial interests of sterilization companies shouldn’t trump public health concerns about ethylene oxide.
Carcinogen Rising in Rice Supply Due to Climate Change
Higher temperatures and CO2 levels are increasing rice's uptake of inorganic arsenic from soil.
Biden’s EPA Bans Common Carcinogens Used in Auto Repair, Dry Cleaning
A senior attorney at Earthjustice applauded the move but suggested it should have come sooner.
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It?
We've known of formaldehyde's threats for decades, but companies that rely on it have thwarted regulatory efforts.
New Study Reveals Air in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” Is Even Worse Than Expected
The latest data show that EPA modeling has drastically underestimated the levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide.
Polluters Must Foot the Bill for Cleaning Up “Forever Chemicals” Under New Rule
Health advocates celebrated the news and some called for further action to limit exposure to the pervasive chemicals.
Citizen Groups Sue EPA for Using Black Neighborhoods as “Sacrifice Zones”
The lawsuit alleges that the EPA has failed to protect vulnerable communities from cancer-causing chemicals.
Cancer Concerns Prompt Increased Blood Testing of Military Firefighters for PFAS
These “forever chemicals" accumulate in the body over time, and no treatments for removal currently exist.