EPA approves pesticides that may be considered ‘forever chemicals,’ though it disputes that label
Summary
The EPA under President Trump approved three new pesticides that contain very strong chemical bonds, called carbon-fluorine bonds, which make them hard to break down in the environment. The EPA disagrees with the idea that these pesticides should be called “forever chemicals,” a term for substances that do not easily degrade.Key Facts
- The EPA approved three new pesticides containing carbon-fluorine bonds.
- Carbon-fluorine bonds are strong and make chemicals hard to break down.
- Some people call chemicals with these bonds “forever chemicals” because they last a long time in nature.
- The EPA disputes or disagrees with calling these pesticides “forever chemicals.”
- These actions happened during President Trump’s administration.
- The approval of these pesticides may raise concerns about environmental impact.
- The term “forever chemicals” is an international label for persistent chemicals.
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