UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
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Per the Guardian, Huntsman Polyurethanes in Teesside may face criminal prosecution over benzene emissions. The Environment Agency is considering whether to bring charges for a license breach involving benzene, a carcinogenic chemical with no established safe level.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/plastic-...
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