EPA finally cracks down on the carcinogen used to sterilize medical equipment

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By Lylla YounesMar 14, 2024, 7:20 pm131 pts
People living near plants that use ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment have for years pressured regulators to crack down on their toxic emissions. Residents in communities from Laredo, Texas, to Willowbrook, Illinois have tried to shut these facilities down, challenged them in court, and fought for…

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