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The two solvents cause kidney cancer and other ailments.
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Dec. 9, 2024, 7:26 a.m. ET

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E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning

The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.

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