Trump takes 500 actions to weaken cancer protections, new report says
Natural Resources Defense Council shows how federal rules changes will spike up public’s exposure to carcinogens Amid a surge in early onset cancer , the Trump administration has taken more than 500 actions to systematically dismantle protections against carcinogens once in place across the federal government, an October report alleges . The Natural Resources Defense Council report, and comments…
The Trump administration has taken over 500 actions to weaken cancer protections, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council. This surge in early onset cancer cases has led to a 30% increase in rates per decade. The administration has implemented changes to various federal rules and protocols, resulting in increased exposure to carcinogens.
Some of these changes have faced significant backlash, such as delaying new asbestos protections and siding with Bayer over glyphosate. However, most of the changes involve smaller modifications to scientific processes that determine carcinogen exposure risks. These alterations have led to the reclassification of once dangerous carcinogens, such as formaldehyde, as safe.
The report states that these actions constitute a "pro-cancer" agenda, with the Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration all being affected. The administration has also eliminated research funding and staff dedicated to cancer research.
Overall, these changes create a "pro-cancer" environment, with the majority of Americans unaware of the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to undermine cancer protection measures.
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