Articles by Senior Staff Writer Lylla Younes
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Why Puerto Rico remains a tax haven for polluters
Despite health risks, Puerto Rico keeps tax incentives in place for cancer-causing chemical polluters.
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Why the EPA is relying on unproven technology to stop cancer-causing emissions
Regulators hope sealed enclosures can keep a dangerous chemical from getting loose. Experts think they’re wrong.
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Two lawsuits challenge the EPA’s regulation of ethylene oxide
As the regulatory fight over toxic sterilization facilities continues, the health of more than 14 million people may hang in the balance.
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Permitting reform is back. Is the latest deal worth it?
Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso offer a devil’s bargain: new power lines for clean energy transmission at the cost of more fossil fuels.
