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"Hawaii Is First In U.S. To Ban Chlorpyrifos"

"Hawaii became the first state in the country to ban pesticides containing chlorpyrifos, a chemical that has been linked to disruptions in the brain development of babies and young children, with Gov. David Ige signing the measure into law on Wednesday."

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 06/19/2018

Fear, Frustration Over EPA Move To Kill Chemical-Disaster Protections

"The Environmental Protection Agency intends to block an Obama-era proposal and effectively shield companies from scrutiny about how they prevent and respond to chemical disasters. At a hearing Thursday, agency officials got an earful from dozens of people who live and work near refineries and chemical facilities across the country."

Source: NPR, 06/18/2018

Senate Panel Will Take up 'Bipartisan' Farm Bill This Week

"The Senate Agriculture Committee will take up the 2018 farm bill this week, amid early expectations that "bipartisan" support for the legislation may carry it across the finish line — unlike an effort that failed last month in the House."

Source: CNBC, 06/11/2018

Trump EPA Won’t Evaluate Asbestos Already in Homes

"The Environmental Protection Agency will not consider the health risks and impacts of asbestos already in the environment when evaluating the dangers associated with the chemical compound, Scott Pruitt, the agency's head, quietly announced last week."

Source: Newsweek, 06/08/2018

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