It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from the EPA and additional context. (NewsNation) — The EPA is disputing claims 10 newly approved pesticide products contain a PFA ...

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of two new pesticides that contain fluorinated substances commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because they take centuries to break down ...

Eating our five-a-day could mean we’re having a cocktail party, but instead of Mojitos, it’s a mix of weird pesticides. That is the concerning conclusion from testing of 17 types of fruits and ...

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WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency today approved the highly persistent pesticide isocycloseram for golf courses, lawns and food crops such as oranges, tomatoes, almonds, peas, and oats.

The use of pesticides in agriculture has always meant managing a tricky balance—protecting the harvest and making sure essential produce gets to market, while guarding against the possibility that at ...

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new pesticides that contain "forever chemicals," with plans to authorize more, according to The Washington Post. The pesticides, ...

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