Trump administration proposes easing limits on forever chemicals

Kiswahili

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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A photorealistic illustration of a family benefiting from lower cooling costs due to policy changes on refrigerants, featuring an air conditioner in a home setting.
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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.

Trump administration promotes Biden-era water funds as MAHA

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.

Korean government forms task force on EU's PFAS regulations

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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.

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RFK Jr. says he will work with senators on PREDICT Act to expand wastewater disease surveillance

Europe

Dräger CEO calls EU ban biggest problem

Afya

Study links early-life PFAS exposure to lower forearm bone density at age 12, with stronger associations in girls

Trump administration accused of withholding science funding despite restoration

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.

Dietary advice issued for self-caught fish in Uppsala due to PFAS

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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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Trump administration loosens EPA rules on refrigerants, exempting transport firms from leak repairs

Jumanne, 26. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 02:05:52

Cookware industry faces new fight over PFAS claims

Jumatano, 13. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 15:40:16

Epa signals shift of coal ash oversight to states

Alhamisi, 7. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 16:53:38

Review links hormone-disrupting chemicals to fertility loss in humans and wildlife

Alhamisi, 9. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 23:55:53

Flinders University team reports nano-cage adsorbent that captures short-chain PFAS in water tests

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