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Kennedy Jr.'s Silence on Mercury Emissions Sparks Concerns

3/19/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who once passionately fought against mercury pollution, has surprisingly stayed quiet as the Trump administration dismantles crucial EPA regulations designed to curb mercury emissions. His silence raises concerns about the looming health risks, particularly the heightened mercury exposure from contaminated fish that could affect countless lives.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who once passionately fought against mercury pollution, has surprisingly stayed quiet as the Trump administration dismantles crucial EPA regulations designed to curb mercury emissions. His silence raises concerns about the looming health risks, particularly the heightened mercury exposure from contaminated fish that could affect countless lives.