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Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds
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Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds

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EPA data reveals that one of America's biggest PFAS manufacturing plants is second largest polluter of highly damaging HCFC-22 gas.

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EPA data reveals that one of America's biggest PFAS manufacturing plants is second largest polluter of highly damaging HCFC-22 gas.

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