"EPA Implements Stricter Regulations on Chemical Plant Emissions to Reduce Cancer Risk"
The US EPA has finalized a rule to significantly reduce toxic air pollution from chemical plants, including ethylene oxide and chloroprene, in line with President Biden's commitment to environmental justice and the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. The rule will cut over 6,200 tons of toxic air pollution annually, reducing cancer risk for nearby communities by 96% and requiring fenceline monitoring for key toxic chemicals. This move aligns with the administration's efforts to protect communities from harmful emissions and advance environmental justice, with Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. and Earthjustice expressing support for the rule's potential impact on public health and the environment.