The Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts ...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from the EPA and additional context. (NewsNation) — The EPA is disputing claims 10 newly approved pesticide products contain a PFA ...
It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in ...
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of two new pesticides that contain fluorinated substances commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because they take centuries to break down ...
The use of pesticides in agriculture has always meant managing a tricky balance—protecting the harvest and making sure essential produce gets to market, while guarding against the possibility that at ...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new pesticides that contain "forever chemicals," with plans to authorize more, according to The Washington Post. The pesticides, ...