The EPA Just Designated Two Forever Chemicals as “Hazardous Substances”

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Published on April 19, 2024 - Duration: 01:04s

The EPA Just Designated Two Forever Chemicals as “Hazardous Substances”

On Friday, the EPA announced a new rule designating two so-called “forever chemicals” as “hazardous substances,” meaning that polluters will have to pay to clean them up.

Veuer’s Matt Hoffman has the details.


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