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“If anything, the report dramatically understates the problem,” said a co-chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network.
Atrazine, which is banned in more than 60 countries, is contaminating many waterways used for drinking water.
Years of testing and research have shown the cancer-linked chemicals to be widespread in drinking water in the US.
Air and water pollution from the massive farms may be playing a role, according to a new study.
The agency rarely warns of cancer risks, even when its own research shows a product’s ingredients are carcinogenic.
Environmental and health groups said the rule will make people sicker and supports a dying industry.
“This bill is a chemical lobby wish list,” said one critic.
Researchers and watchdog groups say the level of industry influence in this administration is unprecedented.
Proposed changes are in line with suggestions from the National Association of Manufacturers’ “wishlist” sent to Trump.