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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-13 00:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 00:36 CST
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# Residents and officials seek EPA cancer risk assessment

Houston residents and officials are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release a delayed cancer risk health assessment, according to the Houston Defender.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/houston/section/life.md) · Entities: [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency](/houston/wiki/u-s-environmental-protection-agency.md)

## Coverage

- [Houston Defender](https://defendernetwork.com/news/cancer-concerns-fuel-new-fight-for-epa-transparency/), 2026-11-13 00:36 CST: Cancer concerns fuel new fight for EPA transparency

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