The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering loosening the air pollution limits on a chemical known as ethylene oxide. This chemical plays a crucial role in sterilizing life-saving medical devices, making it an important component in the healthcare industry.

However, long-term exposure to ethylene oxide has been linked to serious health risks, including leukemia and other types of cancers. The potential relaxation of regulations has raised concerns among health experts and environmental advocates.

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more on this developing story.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/epa-moves-weaken-air-pollution-limits-chemical-linked-cancer/