A series of recent policy decisions at the Environmental Protection Agency have raised concerns among legislators and activists about President Donald Trump’s pledge to “ Make America Healthy Again .”

The latest outcry came this week as the EPA approved the use of two pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient. The new pesticides , cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram, will be used on agricultural crops, turf and ornamental plants.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS , are long-lasting chemicals that have been linked to fertility issues, increased risk of certain cancers and birth defects, among other health issues.

In another controversial measure, the EPA has moved to ease a requirement that companies disclose every product containing

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