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As Trump vows to wipe out paper straws over PFAS contamination, his administration sends mixed signals on addressing the much larger problem of PFAS in drinking water.
Trump’s national strategy against paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals, even as the administration wavers on defending strict PFAS limits in drinking water. EPA head Lee Zeldin has a track record of supporting PFAS regulation but now leads a deregulatory push that could weaken existing protections. Critics argue the administration’s focus on straws distracts from broader, more serious PFAS contamination issues affecting public health nationwide.
