Air Pollution From Industrial Facilities Is Far Worse Than Estimated
The Trump administration has stopped EPA rules that would require over 130 industrial facilities to install air monitors to measure pollution.
Millions of people living near these plants face an increased risk of cancer due to noxious, cancer-causing gases pouring from the nation’s largest industrial polluters.
Companies were allowed to estimate their chemical pollution using methods that even the EPA conceded were often unreliable.
In 2023, the EPA received proof that these estimates were highly flawed, highlighting the need for accurate air monitoring.
Author's summary: Industrial air pollution exceeds estimates, posing cancer risks.
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