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• EPA Proposes New Ethylene Oxide Standards After Sterigenics Leaks

  April 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA has proposed new standards which it says will dramatically reduce potentially toxic ethylene oxide gas emissions.

• EPA Proposes New Air Pollution Standards for Chemical and Polymer Plants

  April 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has proposed new air pollution standards for chemical and polymer plants nationwide, in hopes to reduce toxic air emissions and lower nearby cancer rates.

• Another Train Derailment Leads to Evacuations, Ethanol Fire and Spill Risk in Minnesota

  March 31, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A train derailment near Raymond, Minnesota resulted in tanker cars full of ethanol bursting into flames, resulting in the temporary evacuation of about 900 local residents

• Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Could Increase Depression Risk Later in Life: Study

  February 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study link long-term air pollution exposure to an increased risk of depression later in life.

• Indoor Air Pollution Decreased Significantly When Apartments Replaced Gas Stoves, Study Finds

  February 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A pilot study in New York replaced the gas stoves in a number of apartments with electric induction stoves, resulting in less indoor air pollution.

• Ohio Train Derailment Led to Evacuations Over Toxic Chemical Exposure Concerns

  February 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A Norfolk-Southern train derailment led to the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people in Ohio due to concerns over toxic chemical exposures.

• Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Gas Stove Ban Amid Health Concerns

  February 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new bill introduced by Senators Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz seek to prevent the CPSC from banning gas stoves amid growing health concerns.

• Limits on Gas Stove Energy Consumption Proposed by U.S. Regulators

  February 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Department of Energy is proposing new energy consumption limits for gas stoves and electric stoves following studies indicating gas stove emissions could present health risks to children.

• Air Pollution Linked to Increased Anxiety, Depression Risks: Study

  February 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links air pollution exposure to increased risks of anxiety and depression.

• High Amounts of Metal, Sulfur in Air Pollution Linked to Respiratory Problems in Children: Study

  January 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Canadian researchers say children are more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory problems in areas with high concentrations of particulate matter laden with heavy metals.