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# Chemical accidents rise as Trump administration proposes weakening safety rules

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/chemical-accidents-rise-as-trump-administration-proposes-weakening-safety-rules/  

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