Unreasonable Risk
Formaldehyde Threatens the Health of Nearly Everyone
Formaldehyde is all around us and causes more cancer than any other chemical in the air. The industry that makes and uses it has repeatedly thwarted government efforts to limit its health risks.
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Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s attempts to reckon with formaldehyde have been repeatedly thwarted by the companies that rely on it. If the past is any guide, even modest steps toward reform are all but guaranteed to hit a dead end under Trump.
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Check the Formaldehyde Cancer Risk in Your Neighborhood
In most of the country, formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant. Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes from.
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