The weedkiller atrazine, widely used on corn and other crops in the United States, has been banned in Europe for years due to its links to reproductive issues, including birth defects and decreased sperm counts. Despite these dangers, it remains one of the most commonly used pesticides in the U.S., applied to crops like corn and sugar cane, with traces found in drinking water affecting approximately 40 million Americans.
Recently, American environmental advocates aiming for a ban have acquired unexpected allies: members of the Trump administration and parts of its supporter base. This week, a "Make America Healthy Again" commission led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is anticipated to unveil a report investigating the roots of chronic illnesses prevalent in the U.S. Kennedy, renowned for his years as an environmental lawyer opposing chemical companies, intends for this report to emphasize the hazards posed by pesticides like atrazine.
This coalition includes some men's rights influencers from alternative media, fostering discussions about how toxic chemicals are allegedly endangering masculinity. They are set to confront a powerful agricultural and chemicals lobby that has resisted previous initiatives to tighten regulations on atrazine and other pesticides. This alliance emerges at a time when the Trump administration is more focused on easing government restrictions rather than introducing new regulations.
Recently, American environmental advocates aiming for a ban have acquired unexpected allies: members of the Trump administration and parts of its supporter base. This week, a "Make America Healthy Again" commission led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is anticipated to unveil a report investigating the roots of chronic illnesses prevalent in the U.S. Kennedy, renowned for his years as an environmental lawyer opposing chemical companies, intends for this report to emphasize the hazards posed by pesticides like atrazine.
This coalition includes some men's rights influencers from alternative media, fostering discussions about how toxic chemicals are allegedly endangering masculinity. They are set to confront a powerful agricultural and chemicals lobby that has resisted previous initiatives to tighten regulations on atrazine and other pesticides. This alliance emerges at a time when the Trump administration is more focused on easing government restrictions rather than introducing new regulations.
