Toxic Clout
More than 80,000 chemicals are on the market in the United States, with hundreds added each year. The Environmental Protection Agency and other regulators are supposed to protect the public from contaminants in air, water and consumer products that can cause cancer and other illnesses. But the chemical industry’s sway over science and policy is powerful.
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Toxic Clout
Part 1 of 4
Published — February 13, 2013 Updated — May 19, 2014 at 12:19 pm ET
EPA unaware of industry ties on cancer review panel
Toxic Clout
Part 2 of 4
Published — September 9, 2013 Updated — May 19, 2014 at 12:19 pm ET
In new battleground over toxic reform, American Chemistry Council targets the states
Toxic Clout
Part 3 of 4
Published — October 21, 2013 Updated — May 19, 2014 at 12:19 pm ET
Facing lawsuits over deadly asbestos, paper giant launched secretive research program
Toxic Clout
Part 4 of 4
Published — December 20, 2013 Updated — May 19, 2014 at 12:19 pm ET
