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    • Trending news December 2024 — Chemical Safety Battles Brew: Pollution, Lawsuits, Risks

    In his final news roundup of the year, Executive Editor Jon Katz highlights: Global plastic pollution treaty stalls amid negotiations. DuPont loses lawsuit secrecy bid. EPA closes...
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    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Top Products to Watch - December 2024 Edition

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