The article discusses the Dominguez family's experience in El Paso, Texas, as they consider relocating due to rising rent and concerns over their daughter's precarious school enrollment. Their potential new neighborhood is near warehouses storing ethylene oxide, a toxic compound linked to severe health risks such as various cancers. Despite the hidden dangers of such facilities, many are located close to schools and homes, raising critical questions about environmental health and community safety. Grist's investigation reveals widespread emissions from numerous warehouses across the country, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and action.
Long-term exposure to ethylene oxide has been linked to increased cancer risks, yet storage facilities are often situated near residential areas, posing health hazards.
The urgency to move became critical for the Dominguez family when their landlord proposed doubling their rent, prompting them to seek a safer neighborhood.
Despite looking like ordinary warehouses, facilities emitting ethylene oxide contribute significantly to local environmental toxins, affecting nearby communities' health.
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