From Trump no curbs on perchlorates, which can contaminate drinking water and related to developmental damage to the fetus and early childhood
From Trump no brake on perchlorati, chemical compounds that can contaminate drinking water and related to developmental damage to the fetus and early childhood. This was confirmed by sources close to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), arguing that this regulation "is not of public utility". The protests were unleashed on the web and on social networks.
As the New York Times reports, the absurd decision comes in contrast to a court order requiring the agency to establish a drinking water standard for these substances by the end of June, acknowledging how high-level exposure can cause impairment of children's cognitive development.
Research has shown in particular that by interfering with the thyroid gland's iodine uptake, substances can stop the production of essential hormones for the development of fetus, infants and children.
But nothing, the Trump administration goes on its way. On the other hand, it is not even the first time that the US President has taken questionable initiatives: at the beginning of the year the White House announced its intention to veto a bill intended to stop Perfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS). in the aquifers. And it's just the nonsense against the newer environment.
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It is therefore not surprising this other incomprehensible decision taken with the "excuse" of the coronavirus. In fact, Andrew Wheeler, EPA administrator, triumphantly announced on Twitter his commitment to help develop and strengthen their local food economy lavished on communities, some of which are hard hit by the epidemic.
But at the same time it declares that curbing chemical compounds that can contaminate drinking water is not of public utility. And the monstrous incongruity, the least of others, does not escape the net. The associations and ordinary citizens remind us that the EPA's mission is to defend the environment (and its inhabitants).
Could you help our local economy by regulating perchlorate so kids aren't born with abnormalities
Could you ban asbestos outright
Could you ban chlorpyrifos so essential agricultural workers aren't exposed to a carcinogen
Could you do your job
- Dan Killam, PhD (@DantheClamMan) May 15, 2020
“You could help our local economy regulating perchlorates so that babies are not born with anomalies - amid the protests that are read on Twitter - You could openly ban asbestos. You could ban chlorpyrifos (CPS, a pesticide, Editor's note) so that farm workers are not exposed to carcinogens. You could do your job".
The history of perchlorates is long (and sad). Some of them are found in rocket fuel, among other applications, and have been studied for more than a decade; however, contamination is now widespread, and it is difficult to regulate them.
In 2011, the Obama administration announced that it had planned a regulation, overturning a decision by the government of George W. Bush. However, the Defense Department and military companies such as the Lockheed Martin Corporation and the Northrop Grumman Corporation were fiercely opposed to an initiative in blatant conflict with their economic interests. It is not by chance that the substances are found near military installations.
And now nothing new.
"The science on perchlorate is very clear: it harms children and developing fetuses," he explains Olga Naidenko, Vice President for Scientific Investigations at the Environmental Working Group - Once again the Trump EPA has decided to ignore science and side with the chemical industry instead of protecting future generations. "
Andrea Woods, a spokesperson for the EPA, said a final decision on perchlorate has not yet been made.
"Any information shared or reported now would be premature, inappropriate and would undermine the formal regulatory process," reports The New York Times.
But sources close to the Agency confirm that the decision is actually made and will be communicated shortly.
We sincerely look forward to a step back.
Sources of reference: New York Times / Environmental Working Group / Twitter
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