New EPA Reorganization May Quietly Dismantle Chemical Health Watchdog

Exposure to chemical mixtures linked to an increased risk of autism in children

While many previous studies have only considered the effects of individual chemicals, a recent study published in Environmental Research found that pregnant mothers’ exposure to multiple classes of chemicals increased their children’s risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In short: Cumulative exposure to a mixture of chemicals (including PFAS, parabens, organophosphates, phenols, and phthalates) was associated with a greater overall…

New EPA reorganization may quietly dismantle chemical health watchdog

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to gut its independent chemical risk program, potentially stalling regulation of dangerous substances and handing a long-sought victory to the chemical industry.Molly Taft reports for Wired.In short:The EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), which offers independent health assessments of toxic chemicals, is being splintered as part of a wider agency restructuring.IRIS has long been tar…