Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
by Tom Perkins from on (#71CC1)
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump's EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
The Trump administration is poised to again approve a new Pfas forever chemical" pesticide ingredient, a move that is drawing criticism from public health advocates who say the nation's food and water supply is being put at more risk from the dangerous compounds.
The substance would be sprayed on corn, soybeans and wheat, and it marks the fifth Pfas pesticide ingredient the US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed for approval under Donald Trump's second term as US president.
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