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Trump's $15M PFAS Research Cut Sparks Public Health Alarm

7/12/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to cut nearly $15 million in research on PFAS contamination has alarmed public health advocates, as these harmful chemicals threaten crops and water supplies. In a related battle, New Mexico is taking legal action against the Air Force for PFAS pollution from Cannon Air Force Base, jeopardizing drinking water and agricultural safety.

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The Trump administration's decision to cut nearly $15 million in research on PFAS contamination has alarmed public health advocates, as these harmful chemicals threaten crops and water supplies. In a related battle, New Mexico is taking legal action against the Air Force for PFAS pollution from Cannon Air Force Base, jeopardizing drinking water and agricultural safety.