States are taking action to protect agriculture and waterways from harmful “forever chemicals” as they await federal regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Critics say this has resulted in inconsistent and inadequate regulations exposing much of the country’s soil, air, and water to contamination by the chemicals.

Activists and landowners say a lack of consistent research and regulation is allowing dangerous chemicals to permeate the soil, endangering the public.{ai:summary}<p>States push to shield farms and waterways from PFAS as they await EPA rules.</p><p>Critics say this patchwork approach leaves soil, air and water exposed to contamination. #politics</p>

States Go It Alone on ‘Forever Chemicals’ as EPA Delays Federal Action

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