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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The South Korean government established a joint task force with local industry officials on Wednesday to respond to the European Union's plan to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EU plans to publish a draft opinion on PFAS restrictions later this month, aiming for universal adoption by 2027.

Congress restored billions in federal research funding earlier in 2026 after cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Watchdogs and former NIH officials now claim the administration is using new tactics to delay or withhold the money. Scientists report severe impacts on their work, including layoffs and halted projects.

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Uppsala municipality has issued dietary advice for self-caught fish in certain waters due to high PFAS levels. The environment and health protection committee recommends limited consumption to protect health. The advice is based on samplings from 2023 and 2025.

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