By Alexander J Schorr

Image: Harmful health effects of PFAS, via European Enviornmental Agency

November 30, 2025— The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently approved new pesticide products containing “forever chemicals” (PFAS) for use on major food crops, sparking significant controversy. The approvals, announced this month, have been met with criticism from scientists and environmental advocates due the potential long-term health and environmental risks that they can pose.

Additionally, the Trump administration has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required testing of cosmetics and talc products for asbestos, effectively deregulating asbestos in cosmetics.