Trump takes 500 actions to weaken cancer protections, new report says

What happened: An October report by the Natural Resources Defense Council alleges the Trump administration has taken more than 500 actions to dismantle federal protections against carcinogens. Key numbers: More than 500 actions cited in the report. Some forms of early onset cancer are described as spiking by about 30% per decade. Why it matters: The report and comments from current and former EPA officials say the rule and protocol changes will dramatically increase the public's exposure to carcinogens, at a time when early onset cancer is rising.

An October report by the Natural Resources Defense Council alleges the Trump administration has taken more than 500 actions to dismantle federal protections against carcinogens.

The report and comments from current and former EPA officials say the rule and protocol changes will dramatically increase the public's exposure to carcinogens, at a time when early onset cancer is rising.