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Cancer Risk Seen in 'Green Earth' Dry Cleaning

NPR

By Allison Aubrey

Published January 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Green Earth dry cleaning is a process billed as a nontoxic and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cleaning methods. But preliminary studies suggest D-5, the silicone-based solvent used in the process, causes cancer in rats and may also be toxic to the liver. NPR's Allison Aubrey reports.

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