The Guardian discusses The poison found in everyone, even unborn babies – and who is responsible for it. Chemicals called PFAS and PFOS – known as forever chemicals – are in the blood of virtually every person on the planet. And they will only accumulate.
Ensia discusses how PFAS pollutes water in every state. Wherever you are in the U.S., there’s a good chance you can find harmful PFAS compounds in water near you.
OPB discusses Oregon moves to phase out most uses of a controversial pesticide by 2023. The Oregon Department of Agriculture says it will begin to limit the use of chlorpyrifos and ultimately phase out nearly all its use by 2023. The agency’s decision, announced Tuesday, followed extensive research and input from an advisory workgroup that included leaders and industry experts ranging from agriculture, environmental justice groups, toxicologists, and a farmworker health and safety organization. The ODA submitted rules this week to significantly limit the use of chlorpyrifos and phase out all its use by December 31, 2023.
Investigate Midwest discusses Lawsuit Alleges Farmworkers Sickened After Pesticide Exposure.