environmental transparency

EPA Delays PFNA Toxicity Report, Citizens Concerned

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EPA Delays PFNA Report — Contaminated Water Symbolism

CLIFF NOTES● The EPA delayed releasing a toxicity assessment for PFNA.● PFNA is linked to liver, immune, and developmental effects.● Lawmakers raised transparency concerns.● Delays may affect regulatory timelines.● Communities remain exposed during review.   In a development drawing growing scrutiny, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the release of a finalized report assessing … Read more

EPA Adds Nine New “Forever Chemicals” to Inventory

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EPA government building with the words "More PFAS Added" written in bold yellow letters.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expanded its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to include nine additional “forever chemicals.” This move is aimed at increasing transparency and helping communities monitor the release of these persistent substances into their environments. What Are Forever Chemicals? Forever chemicals, technically referred to as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are synthetic … Read more