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Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know

Since returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five pesticides considered by many to be PFAS "forever chemicals," a class of toxic substances facing bans and increasing restrictions around the world.

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Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know
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Since returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five pesticides considered by many to be PFAS "forever chemicals," a class of toxic substances facing bans and increasing restrictions around the world.

Originally published at Phys.org

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