An Ever-Present Danger: Formaldehyde is all around us and causes more cancer than any other chemical in the air. It can also trigger asthma, miscarriages and fertility problems.
Industry Fights Back: Companies use formaldehyde for everything from making furniture to sterilizing food. Industry has repeatedly thwarted government efforts to limit its health risks.
Closer Than Ever: Federal regulators were recently on track to make modest reforms, but those are all but guaranteed to hit a dead end when Donald Trump takes office.
