WATCH: Is the EPA underreporting PFAS in drinking water?
According to a new study, US drinking water could contain double the PFAS levels currently reported by regulators. Here’s how scientists used computer modeling to reveal these findings.
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EPA could be vastly under-reporting PFAS levels in drinking water, study finds
The study used computer modeling to estimate that the latest reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) capture only 44% of the average combined concentration of 25 PFAS in US water systems.
WATCH: What’s happening with atrazine?
From a new report revealing atrazine pollutes over a quarter of U.S. river miles to sparking clashes between state and federal regulators, here’s a recap of the latest news on the second most used weedkiller in the US.
Plastic additive meant to replace toxic phthalates linked to lower birth weights, study finds
A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers adds to growing evidence that replacement chemicals can pose their own health risks.
WATCH: Why scientists are challenging the EPA safety limits on pesticide residues
The US should tighten policies that allow high pesticide residue levels in our food, according to a recent petition filed with government regulators.
Study links common insecticides to lower sperm concentration in men
Higher exposure to common neonicotinoid insecticides was associated with lower sperm quality in men, according to a new study that adds to a growing body of evidence about the reproductive health risks of pesticides.
Landmark bill in California now requires state to disclose PFAS pesticide use
Under the new law, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation must track pesticides containing PFAS in its publicly accessible database and monitor how these pesticides are used over time.
WATCH: Regenerative agriculture explained – Insights from Climate Week NYC
Join TNL editorial intern Julie Zenderoudi as she attends Climate Week NYC, where food and health advocates gathered to discuss and debate the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
New documents reveal what a company didn’t disclose about weedkiller paraquat
Over the last several decades, countries around the world have banned the weedkiller paraquat because of its risks to human health and links to Parkinson’s disease. So why does the US remain one of the world’s last large markets for widespread paraquat use? An investigation by The New Lede reveals major clues buried in thousands of internal Syngenta records.
EPA withdraws guidance preventing PFAS from entering drinking water
In the latest regulatory rollback on toxic chemicals, the EPA has identified several documents it deems “appropriate for rescission,” including a 2022 memo that encouraged states to use existing Clean Water Act authorities to prevent PFAS from entering drinking water.