No one needs to worry that his home or work will be exposed to harmful chemicals, but millions of Americans are exposed to cancer. TricloroethyleneOr TCE. Recent federation TCE prohibition It aims to save life, but now portion I want from parliament Run cancellation.
If they succeed, the result will be fatal: more cancer cases, more babies born Fetal And more families suffer from life and are due to preventive TCE exposure. Chemicals found in drinking water and air are also liver and Kidney cancer And increase the risk Lymphoma kept.
The reason why the ban on EPA is important
EPA has completed its finish Long -term ban Most of the chemicals in 2024 You will save millions of dollars By preventing diseases related to TCE exposure every year. that Financial benefits include:
- $ 23 million annually Medical savings for the next 20 years
- Low medical expenses, reduction in the need for lifetime treatment
- There is little financial difficulty for families dealing with TCE -related diseases.
Despite the prudent estimates, the TCE ban will save at least $ 9 million every year in medical expenses by reducing cancer cases and related treatment.
It also means that less family is losing CancerThe number of infants faced with lifelong health complications is small and there is a low reproductive damage and nervous system disorder.
Workers and pregnant women
The TCE ban has an immediate impact on the health of workers and their families. Tens of thousands of workers in the manufacturing, cleaning and metal degreased industry every year More than 1,100 pregnant women annually.
The TCE of the bloodstream can twice the risk of severe heart defects during the first few weeks of pregnancy (when the baby’s heart is formed) by crossing the placenta.
The financial burden of caring for infants with TCE -related heart problems is huge.
According to the EPA, each hospital in a baby with serious heart defects is an average of $ 41,000, and more importantly, the cost is almost $ 80,000. The family also faces a years of professional visit, treatment and drugs. Emotional tolls can be much worse. Parents do not need to have difficulty because they can be prevented from exposure to chemicals that can be avoided.
The EPA prohibits TCE to hurt the family with financial difficulties and emotional heartbreaking. It can’t be easily quantified, but profound costs.
Prevention of chronic diseases
The ban on this institution is also a thousands of Americans Parkinson’s bottle,,, The fastest growing neurological disease that takes away mobility to individuals.
research People exposed to TCE show that they are the largest. 6 times more Parkinson’s disease is likely to develop. Even 2 years Big exposure to TCE can increase the risk by 70 %.
In addition to Parkinson, TCE is associated with neurological damage, including headaches, dizziness and cognitive decline. It is also associated with reproductive damage such as sperm density and quality reduction, it can also affect hormonal levels and potentially contribute to infertility.
Millions are exposed every day
TCE is widespread, and millions of Americans are in danger without knowledge. above 17 million people I have their TCE tap waterAnd in some areas, toxic steams penetrate home and contaminate indoor air.
Industrial releases, in particular, affect hundreds of communities in states, such as Pennsylvania, Ohio and Tennessee.
Military base is particularly influenced. The Pentagon checks TCE pollution. 1,400 Including a base Camp LejeanaGeneration Service members and their families Unconsciously exposed.
You can use a safer alternative
Safer TCEs, such as alcohol and aqueous detergents, are already in use and have not been interrupted in industries that are once dependent on toxic chemicals.
Minnesota Forbidden TCE In 2020, more than 130 companies turned into a safer option without confusion. European Union TCE in stages Until 2016.
In the United States, the use of TCE is already decreasing and industrial releases have fallen more than 60 % over the past decade. Abolition of the ban will be a step back and will be exposed to chemicals that can be easily replaced.
What you can do
Some lawmakers I am trying Over the ban on EPAPriority of corporate interests for human health.
We cannot danger millions of interest -based politics. The fight to protect the ban on TCE is not over. Here’s how to help.
- Please contact the Senator and the representative: It is urged to oppose the resolution to weaken or abolish the TCE ban.
- Raise awareness: Use the Social Media Platform to raise awareness of public health results that reverse the risk of TCE and the ban on the ban. Share your family, friends and community of the facts about the dangers of TCE.
- Support for support advocacy: Organization like EWG Michael J. Fox Foundation We are defending the ban to protect public health.
TCE ban is a public health problem, not a party.
Abolition of the ban will be a cold betrayal of public safety and will expose millions to toxic chemicals related to cancer, congenital defects and chronic diseases. Congress must stand with the EPA and maintain this important protection. The heart and life depend on it.
