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Chemicals in car interiors may cause cancer — and they’re required by US law: (thehill.com)
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[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 15 points 6 months ago

"Morrison, of the firefighters advocacy group, added that “firefighters are concerned that flame retardants contribute to their very high cancer rates.” "

Firefighters union (IAFF) is currently having to sue the governing body (NFPA) to remove carcinogens in the clothes (bunker gear/turnouts) they wear.