Summary
The article shows how toxic chemical releases impact different areas across the U.S. Understanding these releases is key to protecting public health and the environment. The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is an important resource that sheds light on how industries manage toxic chemicals. By tracking this data, communities, government agencies, and businesses can make smarter decisions that benefit our surroundings.
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Why It Matters
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a valuable tool for understanding toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities. It helps communities, government, companies make informed decisions to protect public health and the environment [ Source: EPA ].
The chemicals associated with risks such as causing cancer, other long-term health issues in humans, severe short-term health effects, or significant harmful impacts on the environment. (see TRI-Listed Chemicals )
In 2023, 3.3 billion pounds of toxic chemicals were released in the U.S., according to the TRI. This program tracks the management of regulated toxic chemicals in the U.S. that threaten human health and the environment. （ see details )
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