The Trump administration might be set to make America toxic again. This month, the Environmental Protection Agency unveiled plans to loosen its regulations on certain pollutants, starting with formaldehyde.

Last week, the EPA announced it would be revising its assessment of the health risks posed by formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical commonly found in building materials and other ubiquitous sources. The revision is expected to almost double the inhalation exposure threshold for formaldehyde finalized by the Biden administration early this year. The revision is scheduled to be implemented by February 2026, following a 60-day period of public comment.

On Monday, ProPublica reported that this change was carried out with the help of former employees of the American Chemistry Council

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