PFAS
The U.S. military has rejected requests from Okinawa for on-site inspections at its bases following detections of PFAS around the facilities. Japan's Defense Ministry announced the decision on Friday. The refusal stems from a lack of clear evidence linking the bases to the contamination and flaws in the prefecture's sampling plans.
An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI
The Trump administration has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to fast-track reviews of new chemicals for data centers and related projects. This policy, part of broader AI initiatives, raises concerns among experts about limited oversight for potentially harmful forever chemicals. While aimed at boosting technological dominance, it could expedite approvals for substances linked to health risks.