Two air pollutants posing more cancer risk than previously thought

In California, millions already breathe some of the nation’s dirtiest air — including here in San Diego, a region consistently ranked among the worst in the country for ozone pollution.

Now, a new report from California environmental health officials says two toxic air contaminants may be far more cancer-causing than previously understood.

One is ethylene oxide, a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment…

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