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East Palestine concerns linger over vinyl chloride exposure

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they continue to live with health problems, including rashes, nosebleeds and respiratory issues following last year s massive train derailment and chemical spill. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 177 tons of solid waste of solid waste and 68 million gallons of water have been transported out of East Palestine for disposal. Jess Conard, Appalachia director for the advocacy group Beyond Plastics, said vinyl chloride is a key ingredient in making PVC plastic. . ....

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EPA designates 2 PFAS as hazardous substances, increases liability risk for producers

NORTH CAROLINA — The Environmental Protection Agency established two PFAS compounds prevalent in the Cape Fear region as hazardous substances… ....

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Community leaders describe 'beast' of process attempting to access EPA grant offer: 'I was actually shocked'

"The EPA needs to really humble itself and think about what it means to partner with community-led efforts." ....

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Lead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. — especially in Chicago

Lead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. — especially in Chicago
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Lead in the drinking water is still a problem in the U.S. — especially in Chicago

The Windy City has the most lead pipes of any U.S. city. A study estimates that more than two-thirds of children there are exposed to lead in their home tap water. ....

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