POLITICO Energy

Regulating the cancer-producing gas that’s critical during the pandemic

Episode Notes

Ethylene oxide is a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment that’s been essential during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also a gas that can cause cancer. POLITICO’s Annie Snider discusses how Trump’s EPA could be using the crisis to set a low bar in regulating this gas. Plus, America’s largest solar plant project gets the final thumbs up.

Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.
Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.