Trump administration's EPA plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water

Trump administration’s EPA plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. The Biden administration set the first federal drinking water limits for PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, finding they increased the risk of cardiovascular…

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Shein’s falling profits reveal cracks in ultra-fast fashion business model

Shein’s falling profits reveal cracks in ultra-fast fashion business model

Slowing profits and mounting legal challenges suggest Shein’s breakneck growth is stalling as regulators and consumers demand more accountability from fast fashion brands. Daphne Chouliaraki Milner reports for Atmos. In short: Shein’s profits dropped nearly 40% in 2024, forcing the company to slash its valuation ahead of a planned IPO in London. Meanwhile, its sales…

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Environmental Factor - December 2024: Diet, lifestyle, and PFAS: Abby Fleisch tackles ‘forever chemicals’

Environmental Factor – December 2024: Diet, lifestyle, and PFAS: Abby Fleisch tackles ‘forever chemicals’

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one of the most challenging environmental health concerns of our time. Used in products ranging from food packaging and firefighting foams to stain- and water-resistant fabrics, these chemicals are widespread in the modern world. While…

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