Current Events > 98% of Americans have toxic PFAS chemicals in their blood thanks to lobbying

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EzeDoesIt 05/05/21 11:40:20 AM #1:	The nations top PFAS manufacturers executed a lobbying and campaign donation blitz in recent years as the federal government attempted to regulate the toxic compounds. A Guardian analysis of campaign finance records found spending on PFAS issues jumped as lawmakers introduced over 100 new pieces of legislation in 2019 and 2020, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed strong new restrictions. Observers say the results are clear: industrys congressional allies defeated nearly all PFAS legislation while the Trump EPA killed, watered down or slowalked new rules that never went into effect. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/26/us-chemical-companies-lobbying-donation-defeated-regulation --- "Beef is when I quote you, guaranteed to break the TOU." -The Notorious Shablagoo <cite>EzeDoesIt posted [p:953580775] in 98% of Ame... [t:79442546]...</cite> <quote><quote>The nations top PFAS manufacturers executed a lobbying and campaign donation blitz in recent years as the federal government attempted to regulate the toxic compounds. A Guardian analysis of campaign finance records found spending on PFAS issues jumped as lawmakers introduced over 100 new pieces of legislation in 2019 and 2020, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed strong new restrictions. Observers say the results are clear: industrys congressional allies defeated nearly all PFAS legislation while the Trump EPA killed, watered down or slowalked new rules that never went into effect.</quote> https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/26/us-chemical-companies-lobbying-donation-defeated-regulation </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Oshawottownage 05/05/21 11:43:21 AM #2:	We should abolish the death penalty AFTER putting these lobbyists and CEOS to death for these crimes. --- I am definitely not an alt. Official oshawott of the 3DS board <cite>Oshawottownage posted [p:953580880] in 98% of Ame... [t:79442546]...</cite> <quote>We should abolish the death penalty AFTER putting these lobbyists and CEOS to death for these crimes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 05/05/21 11:44:20 AM #3:	if i can collect enough PFAS chemicals in my blood i can evolve to a higher lifeform --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:953580917] in 98% of Ame... [t:79442546]...</cite> <quote>if i can collect enough PFAS chemicals in my blood i can evolve to a higher lifeform </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 05/05/21 11:46:55 AM #4:	i am France u lazy Americans got what you deserve! --- https://imgur.com/ca2qBa1 ^My wife <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:953581017] in 98% of Ame... [t:79442546]...</cite> <quote>i am France u lazy Americans got what you deserve! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreepapult 05/05/21 11:49:08 AM #5:	America land of the free for corporations --- Entropy happens <cite>Dreepapult posted [p:953581095] in 98% of Ame... [t:79442546]...</cite> <quote>America land of the free for corporations </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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