Johns Hopkins Study Reveals Alarmingly High Ethylene Oxide Levels in Louisiana

New research finds cancer risks significantly underestimated in industrial regions between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Researchers detected ethylene oxide concentrations up to 20 times higher than previous estimates.
The study utilized advanced mobile labs to measure real-time air quality near petrochemical plants.
Findings indicate a higher cancer risk for residents in the area known as 'Cancer Alley.'
Current EPA estimates and industry-reported data are significantly lower than the study's results.
The Biden administration has introduced new regulations to limit ethylene oxide emissions.