Report: EPA approved toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for fracking in 2011 July 12, 2021
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency approved chemicals that have the potential to break down into toxic “forever chemicals” to be used for fracking, according to documents obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request by Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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