EPA urged to act on chemicals contaminating water

3,153 views · Published 15 August 2018 · 2:49 · Indexed 28 September 2026

Channel: CBS News · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Environmental Protection Agency is being urged to take action on toxic chemicals, called PFAS, found in some drinking water. The Trump administration has dubbed the issue a "public relations nightmare." Erik Olson, the senior director for advocacy initiatives at the National Resources Defense Council, joined CBSN with how prevalent this problem is.

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