NewsThe GuardianMay 13, 2026United States
Proposed Rollback of Toxic Gas Regulations
The Trump administration is planning to rescind 2024 regulations that limit toxic ethylene oxide emissions. This move aims to restrict the EPA's authority to regulate hazardous air pollutants despite recent research showing the chemical is significantly more carcinogenic than previously understood.
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This policy change could lead to increased levels of a dangerous cancer-causing chemical in the air, potentially impacting public health in communities near industrial emitters.
Key Facts
- Ethylene oxide is now considered 60 times more carcinogenic than it was in 2006.
- The 2024 EPA rule required a 90% reduction in ethylene oxide emissions.
- The proposed rollback seeks to limit the EPA's regulatory authority over hazardous emissions.