The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday (Mar 18) finalised a rule that would ban using and importing cancer-causing chrysotile asbestos. It is a material which is still used in some vehicles and industrial facilities in the US.

US finalises rule that would ban using and importing cancer-causing asbestos

Massive explosions that engulfed a Philadelphia refinery in flames on Friday have renewed concerns about the oil industry's use of a highly toxic chemical to make high-octane gasoline at plants in densely populated areas.

Philadelphia refinery blast puts new spotlight on toxic chemical

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US finalises rule that would ban using and importing cancer-causing asbestos

Philadelphia refinery blast puts new spotlight on toxic chemical