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The EPA has launched a critical review of five hazardous plastic chemicals, including vinyl chloride, the compound at the center of the 2023 East Palestine train fire. Known to cause cancer and other severe health issues, vinyl chloride is widely used in PVC production but poses significant risks.
This review could lead to stricter limits or bans, marking a pivotal step in chemical regulation. Advocates call it one of the EPA’s most important undertakings to protect public health. Learn more about this high-stakes effort to address chemical dangers here.
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The Guardian - Tom Perkins
Published Jan. 15, 2025