A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers has revealed that the air in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' is significantly more toxic than previously thought. The study found that levels of the carcinogenic gas ethylene oxide in the area exceeded safe limits by 1,000 times, posing substantial cancer risks, especially to children living near production sites. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified long-term exposure to inhaled ethylene oxide gas as a cancer risk, a stance that has been challenged by the chemical industry. Industry groups have also criticized the EPA for exceeding its authority in requiring cleanup of drinking water contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which are linked to cancer and other health risks. Experts have identified five factors contributing to this public health crisis.
A carcinogenic, toxic gas was detected in the stretch of Louisiana communities known as Cancer Alley at levels 1,000 times higher than what's considered safe, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins researchers. https://t.co/cklOVabVcj
A @JohnsHopkins study reveals that high levels of the toxic gas ethylene oxide found in Louisiana exceeded safe limits by 1000x, posing significant cancer risks, particularly to children near production sites. https://t.co/D6LmWx3gmp
America's Notorious 'Cancer Alley' Is Even More Toxic Than We Thought https://t.co/Mn2GjQWcK1 https://t.co/Um0M1WIR7u
New report finds toxicity is even higher than we thought in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" -- https://t.co/QUkkZbfbVL ; the story we did a few years back: https://t.co/I40Eu5Hd8Q
Residents decry elevated arsenic levels in Ship Channel dredge spoils stored in communities https://t.co/HCrK5PgD9f
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks. https://t.co/HZN9dJyFIf
The Environmental Protection Agency considers long-term exposure to inhaled ethylene oxide gas a cancer risk — a stance challenged by the chemical industry. https://t.co/X1sgGIlwAz https://t.co/Yn4av7dvfY
Air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ likely more toxic than previously thought https://t.co/qeEVqLXd91
Unlikely state becomes America's surprising new cancer epicenter - as experts hone in on five factors causing 'public health crisis' https://t.co/5jsNAPbdj0 https://t.co/IHS55UG7Dw