They see their chance because, under this administration, the EPA doesn’t protect the environment, and because there’s a crackpot running the nation’s public health. By aligning their new campaign with the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and its concerns about the impact of chemicals on human health, the group hopes their efforts will convince the Trump administration to restrict access to the drug or, at minimum, shape public opinion about its safety ... the EPA staff seemed receptive to their message in their meeting, Hamrick said, even suggesting the activists use the upcoming public comment period on the expanded list of water contaminants. Press secretary Brigit Hirsch said the agency “takes the issue of pharmaceuticals in our water systems seriously and employs a rigorous, science-based approach to protect human health and the environment.”
Author: Charles P. Pierce
Published at: 2025-12-15 22:29:00
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