Trichloroethylene News

environment1 year ago•1 min saved

EPA Prohibits Use of Two Carcinogenic Chemicals in Consumer Goods

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a ban on two carcinogenic chemicals, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (perc), used in various consumer and industrial products. This move aims to protect workers, consumers, and residents from the harmful effects of these substances, aligning with President Biden's efforts to enhance chemical safety regulations. The ban includes all consumer uses of perc and many commercial applications, such as dry cleaning and auto repair.

via The Washington Post|

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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"EPA Takes Action to Ban Cancer-Causing Chemical TCE in Automotive Care and More"

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed banning trichloroethylene (TCE), a cancer-causing chemical found in automotive care products and other consumer goods. TCE has been linked to kidney cancer and other neurological harm. The EPA's risk-evaluation studies revealed that up to 250 million pounds of TCE are still produced annually in the United States. The proposed ban comes after a nearly four-decade battle and is seen as a major step to protect people from exposure to this toxic chemical. Environmental groups have praised the proposed rule, while the American Chemistry Council argues that the ban is inconsistent with the underlying science. The ban would take effect in a year and is part of the EPA's efforts to regulate toxic chemicals under the 2016 Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act.

via ABC News|

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health2 years ago•5 min saved

Study links Camp Lejeune's water to increased Parkinson's risk for veterans.

A new study found that veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune had a 70% higher risk of Parkinson’s disease than veterans who served at a post across the country, possibly due to exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. TCE has been found in thousands of water sources and properties around the world and can raise the risk of cancer, affect the liver, and cause damage to the nervous system and brain. The study adds solid evidence that more needs to be done to prevent Parkinson’s by limiting exposure to TCE.

via CNN|

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health2 years ago•5 min saved

Camp Lejeune veterans have 70% higher risk of Parkinson's, study finds.

A new study found that veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune had a 70% higher risk of Parkinson’s disease than veterans who served at a post across the country, possibly due to exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. TCE has been found in thousands of water sources and properties around the world and can raise the risk of cancer, affect the liver, and cause damage to the nervous system and brain. The study adds solid evidence that more needs to be done to prevent Parkinson’s by limiting exposure to TCE.

via CNN|

#camp-lejeune #environmental-contamination #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Camp Lejeune veterans have 70% higher risk of Parkinson's, study finds.

A new study found that veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune had a 70% higher risk of Parkinson’s disease than veterans who served at a post across the country, possibly due to exposure to the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. TCE has been found in thousands of water sources and properties around the world and can raise the risk of cancer, affect the liver, and cause damage to the nervous system and brain. The study adds solid evidence that more needs to be done to prevent Parkinson’s by limiting exposure to TCE.

via CNN|

#camp-lejeune #environmental-contamination #health

health2 years ago•7 min saved

Widespread Chemical Linked to 500% Higher Parkinson's Risk in Groundwater.

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a widely used chemical in decaffeinated coffee, metal degreasers, and dry cleaning clothes formulas, has been linked to a 500% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. TCE contaminates groundwater and soil, leading to underground rivers that can extend over long distances and migrate over time. The chemical can also readily evaporate and enter people’s homes, schools, and workplaces, often undetected. The authors call for more research to better understand how TCE contributes to Parkinson’s and other diseases, and for finally ending the use of these chemicals in the U.S.

via Neuroscience News|

#contaminated-water #environmental-pollution #health

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Cleaning Chemical Linked to Parkinson's Disease Risk Increase.

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a common chemical used in industrial solvents, commercial dry cleaners, and household products, is associated with a 500% increased risk of Parkinson's disease. TCE is found in contaminated sites across the US and can contaminate soil and groundwater, leading to toxic indoor air pollution. The chemical has been linked to cancer, miscarriages, and congenital heart disease. Researchers are calling for more research to better understand how TCE contributes to Parkinson's and other diseases, and for the federal government to ban the use of TCE and other similar chemicals.

via SciTechDaily|

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