A second Trump administration could undermine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to regulate harmful PFAS chemicals, potentially endangering public health.
Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.
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 Council
Why this matters:
Weakening the EPA's ability to regulate PFAS and other toxins could increase exposure to harmful chemicals, posing significant health risks.
