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US bans most uses of a deadly chemical in paint thinners
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a ban on most uses of the deadly chemical methylene chloride, which can suffocate users in confined areas and cause liver and other cancers. The agency also added tighter workplace protections for the highly industrialized applications in which it can continue to be used, including by the National…