EPA knew fracking fluid can degrade into toxic PFAS, approved it anyway July 12, 2021
NC Policy Watch
The EPA in 2011 knew that chemicals used in fracking fluid can break down and form PFAS — potentially contaminating groundwater and drinking water — but approved them anyway, even though agency scientists acknowledged they could be toxic.
The New York Times reported the story this morning, based on documents received by Physicians for Social Responsibility under the Freedom of Information Act.
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