"Report by non-profit researchers tallies incidents exposing people to dangerous toxins through fires, explosions, leaks and spills".
"Hazardous chemical accidents are occurring almost daily, on average, in the United States, exposing people to dangerous toxins through fires, explosions, leaks, spills and other releases, according to a new analysis by non-profit researchers.
The report, prepared by Coming Clean, in conjunction with a network of environmental and economic justice organizations in the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters, documents what it calls an “alarming frequency” of accidents, and comes a month before US regulators are expected to release final rules aimed at preventing such incidents.
The research is based on capturing incidents of chemical spills via monitoring news sources; researchers say the figures should be regarded as conservative because not all of them are reported in the news media.
The report is in line with a prior analysis revealed in the Guardian in February, which reported such incidents were happening approximately every two days."
Carey Gillam reports for the Guardian and the New Lede November 9, 2023.
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