Trump administration proposes easing limits on forever chemicals

The Trump administration announced plans to rescind restrictions on four types of PFAS in drinking water and extend compliance timelines for two others. Officials described the move as a realistic approach to protecting public health.

On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised President Donald Trump for his commitment to removing forever chemicals. These substances have been linked to cancers and other health harms and are found in tap water across many congressional districts.

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Trump administration moves to loosen Biden-era refrigerant requirements, citing consumer cost savings

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President Donald Trump’s administration said Thursday it is extending compliance deadlines tied to Biden-era restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), refrigerants used in cooling equipment, arguing the change will lower costs for businesses and consumers.

The Trump administration is distributing billions in federal funding for clean drinking water while framing the effort as part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative. The money stems from a 2021 law passed under the previous administration.

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A new front has opened in the ongoing dispute over the safety of chemicals used in nonstick cookware. The conflict now centers on advertising claims about PFAS substances.

The Chancellor of Justice issues a decision today on compensation claims from PFAS-affected residents in Kallinge. The state denies compensation and cites the statute of limitations.

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Stefan Dräger, Chef des Lübecker Medizintechnikunternehmens Drägerwerk, sieht im geplanten EU-Verbot von Ewigkeitschemikalien die größte Gefahr für sein Unternehmen. Gleichzeitig profitiert das Familienunternehmen von der Zeitenwende in der Verteidigungspolitik. Dräger lehnt Aufträge wie für das Kreml-Krankenhaus ab.

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