New rules have been proposed by the EPA for chemical plants in the US that would measure & reduce certain hazardous compounds that cross beyond their property lines, reducing cancer risk & other exposure for communities that live close to harmful emitters. Data, which will force companies to fix problems that increase emissions, will be made public by the proposed rules. When finalized, the rules would affect approximately 200 chemical plants across the country, reducing toxic air emissions by 6,053 tons per year & limiting emissions of over 80 chemicals, including known or likely carcinogens such as chloroprene, ethylene oxide, … Continue reading Environmental Justice Victory: EPA Announces Plan To Cut Emissions Of Carcinogens From Chemical Plants