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Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ (www.theguardian.com)

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Summary

The Trump administration plans to reverse hundreds of state-level bans on toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" and other harmful substances by changing EPA risk evaluation rules.

The move would pre-empt state laws restricting chemicals in consumer goods, weakening protections under statutes like California’s Prop 65.

Critics warn this will increase public exposure to carcinogens and hormone disruptors. The Trump EPA will assess chemicals by specific use rather than overall risk, likely exempting many products.

Though implementation may take years, advocates expect ongoing pressure from states and consumers to limit toxic chemical use.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 3 days ago (12 children)

Why? Wtf is the point?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

A combination of being against everything the opposition is for as well as corporate profit.

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