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US sues chemical company

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The federal government filed suit against Louisiana chemical maker Denka Performance Elastomer LLC.

The suit alleges the company's LaPlace plant presents an unacceptable cancer risk to the nearby majority-Black community.

“The company has not moved far enough or fast enough to reduce emissions or ensure the safety of the surrounding community,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.

Read more from The Associated Press.

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