Scientists warn toxic chemicals harm kids’ brains amid chemical safety law debate

Описание: Children’s health researchers gathered at a legislative briefing in Washington, DC this week to share recent science on how phthalates, organophosphate pesticides, food additives and other chemicals harm kids’ brains.

A draft House bill proposes hotly debated changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which critics say would restrict the EPA’s ability to protect public health.

TNL reporter Shannon Kelleher explains.
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