Residents and activists in California continue to fight business interests over exposure to the carcinogen chromium-6, made famous by the 2000 film "Erin Brockovich." One issue involving the substance concerns its use at metal-treating companies. They oppose tightening air regulations. The metal-finishing industry provides about 9,000 jobs in the state, with more than half of them in Southern California.
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Originally published on CTE: 2017-12-22
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/chromium-6-controversy-continues-california/
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