Communities near 23 sterilization plants have increased cancer risk: EPA

The EPA has identified 23 U.S. facilities that are emitting toxic air pollution that puts people at risk

By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Maya Miller, ProPublicaAug. 4, 2022“The EPA has identified 23 U.S. facilities that are emitting toxic air pollution that puts people at risk” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit…

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.

EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk

Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.