Chemical plants must limit the emissions of 2 toxic pollutants, EPA rules

Halle Parker

April 09, 2024 / 2:05 pm

A new EPA rule will force hundreds of chemical plants to limit emissions of two carcinogenic pollutants, ethylene oxide and chloroprene. The rule will affect factories in Texas and Louisiana.

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Chemical plants must limit the emissions of 2 toxic pollutants, EPA rules

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