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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sue industrial giant over persistent release of carcinogenic pollutants

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the EPA have filed a complaint to compel Denka Performance Elastomer to significantly reduce chloroprene emissions from its neoprene manufacturing plant in an area known as ‘Cancer alley’ in LaPlace, Louisiana. The EPA have long held that the company’s operations are a danger to public health due to the cancer risks associated with chloroprene.

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Research identifies best and worst performing cities in reducing air pollution

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Research identifies future air quality threat from natural sources

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency find say power plant emissions continue to fall

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US provide $550m to battle pollution in disadvantaged communities

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Living in areas of high air pollution increases risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 25%, study claims

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1.6m children living in cold, damp or mouldy private rented homes

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Five Conservative councils launch legal action over ULEZ expansion

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Living in areas of high air pollution increases risk of Parkinson’s Disease by 25%, study claims

According to a preliminary study that is being presented to the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting this week, exposure to high levels of PM2.5 can be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.