A second Trump administration could undermine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to regulate harmful PFAS chemicals, potentially endangering public health. In short:The EPA has set new drinking water limits for PFAS, which are harmful chemicals linked to various health issues. Trump's allies and Project 2025 aim to restrict the EPA’s regulatory power, favoring industry interests. Proposals include reclassifying dangerous substances and limiting the EPA’s ability to ban harmful chemicals. Key quote:“Basically the entire infrastructure of how EPA considers science and develops rules is very much under attack.”— Erik Olson, legislative director with the Natural Resource Defense CouncilWhy this matters:Weakening the EPA's ability to regulate PFAS and other toxins could increase exposure to harmful chemicals, posing significant health risks.

Source: The Guardian July 30, 2024 11:14 UTC