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Dangerous chemical plant disasters spotlight Trump’s deregulatory efforts
Critics accuse the Trump administration of rolling back chemical safety rules amid deadly industrial chemical incidents. A Southern California chemical tank overheating led to the evacuation of 50,000 people, while a similar incident occurred in Washington.
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- Industry knew about chemical 'runaway' dangers for years. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
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