Chemicals

Federal Review on Weedkiller Sparks Backlash from Environment and Health Groups

"Advocates for environmental and human health protections are seeking to challenge a decision by US regulators that they say will allow the continued use of atrazine, a commonly used herbicide linked to cancer and other health problems."

Source: The New Lede, 06/08/2026

Trump Wants To Close Federal Watchdog Probing W. Va.’s Chemical Disasters

"President Trump’s proposed budget eliminates funding for the Chemical Safety Board, the agency investigating last month’s deadly chemical leak in Kanawha County."

Source: Mountain State Spotlight, 06/03/2026

"Dangerous Chemical Plant Disasters Spotlight Trump’s Deregulatory Efforts"

"Critics are outraged that the Trump administration is moving to roll back chemical safety rules even as the U.S. faces deadly industrial chemical incidents."

Source: The Hill, 06/02/2026

Report Calls For Stricter Fertilizer Rules As Nitrate Pollution Grows

"Lax regulations and mismanaged applications in the US are to blame for the tons of nitrogen fertilizer that runs off into waterways each year and contributes to water and air pollution, cancer and environmental damage, according to a report released Monday."

Source: The New Lede, 06/02/2026
June 25, 2026

Webinar — Reporting on Toxics & Health: Lessons from covering “forever chemicals”

June 25, 2026, 12:00 pm US Eastern Time. In this Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE) webinar, award-winning chemical pollution reporters Sharon Lerner of ProPublica and Stéphane Horel of Le Monde will discuss the importance of accurate local reporting on toxic chemicals. Focusing on PFAS “forever chemicals” as an example, the speakers will explore the critical role of journalists in covering chemical health hazards, public decision-making, and industry strategies to influence both policy and science. 

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