Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer
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The Trump administration has withdrawn proposed regulations that would have restricted the use of PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge as fertilizer on farmland. The EPA under Trump set aside scientific research conducted under the Biden administration, stating that the toxic sludge does not pose a significant threat to public health. This decision allows the continued application of potentially harmful chemicals in agriculture, raising concerns about long-term environmental and health impacts.
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Rejection of Biden-era scientific research
Trump administration says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public.
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EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden.
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Loaded language removed<p>EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public</p><p>The Trump administration has killed proposed regulations for sewage sludge contaminated with Pfas and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/08/us-cropland-may-be-contaminated-forever-chemicals-study">spread on farmland</a> as fertilizer, a practice that…
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EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden.
The GuardianTrump administration says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public.
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