Trump’s EPA vows to fight ‘forever chemicals’ by loosening regulations
The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back regulations on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' which have been linked to serious health issues. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the administration's commitment to addressing these chemicals, despite the fact that the proposed changes are seen as a regression by many advocates. The EPA plans to finalize these changes after a public comment period, while also announcing funding for communities to tackle PFAS contamination.
- ▪The Trump administration is loosening regulations on PFAS, which are linked to various health issues.
- ▪Secretary Kennedy claims Trump is committed to addressing forever chemicals, but critics argue this is a rollback of protections.
- ▪The EPA plans to finalize the changes after a 60-day public comment period, while also announcing $1 billion in funding for communities.
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Zoya Teirstein Senior Staff Writer Published May 20, 2026 Topic Climate + Health Share/Republish Copy Link Republish Copy Link Email SMS X Facebook Republish Reddit LinkedIn Bluesky The Trump administration has announced what it is calling “a major step forward” in the fight against a class of toxic chemicals called PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Extended exposure to PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they can persist indefinitely in the environment, has been linked to various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other harms. On Monday, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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