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Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water

With about to grab reins of US, Republicans are starting an assault on the Environmental Protection Agency

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2024

Endocrine disruptors are everywhere. Here's how you can reduce your risk

Here's what experts suggest avoiding, from nonstick frying pans to certain beauty products.

Fortune · Nov 9, 2024

End of fluoridation of US water could be in sight after federal court ruling

A judge has ordered an EPA risk assessment amid fear that additive that strengthens teeth could harm children’s IQs

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024

Levels of carcinogenic chemical near Ohio derailment site far above safe limit

EPA scientists assessed dioxin cancer risks in 2010, but the federal cleanup threshold is still far below those recommendations

The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023

HHS delayed fluoride data on brain harm

Dental groups urged HHS officials to alter report they believed threatened water fluoridation

Salon · Mar 17, 2023

Health Officials Delayed Report Linking Fluoride to Brain Harm

Records show dental groups urged Department of Health and Human Services to alter report they believed threatened water fluoridation.

Capital & Main · Mar 14, 2023

Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering rail operator Norfolk Southern to begin testing for dioxins in the area where a train carrying toxic chemicals in Ohio

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

UK risks falling behind Europe in controlling ‘forever chemicals’

Only two of thousands of PFAS are regulated, while the EU is already contemplating stricter standards

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

EXPLAINER: Did dioxins spread after Ohio train derailment?

U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and J

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

More than 110 experts raise alarm over WHO’s ‘weak’ PFAS limits for drinking water

Independent scientists raise concerns about apparent industry influence and distortions of the science in WHO guidelines

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2022