Last week, the White House exempted 49 chemical plants from a 2024 rule that would have required them to monitor and control air emissions to reduce cancer risks. One-third of these plants release either ethylene oxide or chloroprene.

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Last week, the White House exempted 49 chemical plants from a 2024 rule that would have required them to monitor and control air emissions to reduce cancer risks. One-third of these plants release either ethylene oxide or chloroprene.