Sen. Richard Blumenthal has called on the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize a science-based report on formaldehyde, which poses significant cancer risks.
Sharon Lerner reports for ProPublica.
In short:
- A ProPublica investigation revealed formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant.
- Blumenthal criticized the EPA’s draft report for underestimating risks and urged a strong, science-based final version.
- The EPA's final report will shape future regulations on formaldehyde, used in plastics, wood products and more.
Key quote:
“The agency has an obligation to protect the public from the chemical.”
— Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn
Why this matters:
Formaldehyde exposure is widespread, increasing cancer risks nationwide. Accurate risk assessments are critical for setting regulations to protect public health and reduce environmental pollution.
