US Chemical Accidents Rise Amid Trump Administration's Deregulation Efforts

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A new analysis by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (Peer) reveals a 51% rise in US chemical accidents since 2021, with deaths and injuries up 20%.
This occurs as the Trump administration seeks to dismantle federal disaster management systems, despite strengthening measures by the Biden administration.

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A new analysis by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (Peer) reveals a 51% rise in US chemical accidents since 2021, with deaths and injuries up 20%. This occurs as the Trump administration seeks to dismantle federal disaster management systems, despite strengthening measures by the Biden administration.

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