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Ongoing reporting on ethylene oxide emissions from medical sterilization facilities

September 4, 2019 – In July, WebMD and Georgia Health News published an article detailing that three census tracts within the state were at higher risk of cancer as a result of toxic emissions from two nearby medical sterilization plants. The higher risks from the gas – ethylene oxide – were detailed in a 2018 report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA didn't inform the general public of its findings on the time, sparking public outrage and demanding interest from government officials.

Original story:

Residents are unaware of the carcinogenic poison within the air

WebMD and Georgia Health News proceed to report developments on this ongoing story. Articles are listed in chronological order, with probably the most recent appearing first.

Plan to scale back ethylene oxide emissions described as ‘weak’

FDA: Factory closures may lead to equipment shortages

With a last-minute deal, BD avoids a protracted plant closure

Georgia sues company to shut down sterilization facility

City: Factory to be closed until toxic air is eliminated

Georgia power plant reports 8-day ethylene oxide emissions

County delays reopening of Sterigenics in Georgia

Cancer risk results in demands for substitute of ethylene oxide

First results of air tests in Georgia raise questions

Atlanta sterilization plant closes as residents plan air tests

Georgia investigates toxic gas leak at Smyrna power plant

Government legal motion creates conflicting messages on air pollution

Georgia residents demand state law against air pollution

Local air tests for toxic gases are getting closer to reality

State approves latest plan to scale back pollution on the plant

Covington residents demand testing for toxic pollutants

Georgia governor investigates toxic air in factories

City in Georgia desires to test air for toxic gases

Veterans of the fight against toxic air vow to assist others

Residents and politicians are “shocked” by the report on toxic air