EPA Is Considering Approval of Pesticide Despite Not Meeting Safety Standards

Internal emails suggest that political pressure plays a role in eschewing public health concerns.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a new approval for a pesticide that would be used on Florida oranges and grapefruits despite the fact that agency scientists have repeatedly found the chemical does not meet safety standards designed to protect children’s health, internal agency records show. EPA emails suggest that persistent pressure from chemical industry lobbyists...

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