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Trump promises relevant action on toxics while his EPA weakens chemical rules
Despite President Trump’s pledge to address toxic chemicals, his administration is rolling back regulations that limit industrial pollution and chemical exposure. The EPA dropped a lawsuit against a company emitting a likely carcinogen and plans to weaken safety screenings for hazardous chemicals like vinyl chloride.
Reversing Biden-era rules, the administration is loosening protections against ethylene oxide emissions and PFAS discharges into water. Critics warn these changes will lead to higher cancer rates, particularly among children. Concerns about regulatory capture have also risen, as several high-ranking EPA officials have ties to the chemical industry.
Toxic chemicals in air, water, and food contribute to cancer, reproductive issues, and immune dysfunction. PFAS persists in the environment and accumulates in the human body, heightening health risks. Weaker regulations will increase pollution, disproportionately harming communities near industrial sites and shaping U.S. chemical safety policies for years.
18-03-2025