Meanwhile in Murica
In a controversial move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently approved the expanded use of PFAS-based pesticides— indestructible “forever chemicals” already plaguing water supplies—for direct application on fruits, vegetables, and crops. This decision, buried amid regulatory rollbacks, dismisses mounting evidence of severe health risks, including hormone disruption, reproductive failures, and heightened cancer rates, all while chemical manufacturers rake in windfall gains. ☠️