Chemical accidents rose as safety rules face rollback
By The BriefBrief
A new analysis finds chemical accidents and related injuries rose 57% and 48% from 2021 to 2025.
WHO:Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
WHAT:Released an analysis showing increases in chemical accidents and injuries/deaths involving dangerous chemical releases.
WHEN:Jul 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The analysis was released alongside proposals to weaken rules meant to protect workers and communities from catastrophic industrial chemical releases.
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