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Poisoning America: Senate advances bill overturning public health protections for 7 air pollutants that science shows are extremely toxic to human health, incl. mercury, dioxins & PCBs. House passage of the bill is expected, would mark 1st time ever Congress has weakened Clean Air Act protections.

May 2, 2025, 4:25 PM

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