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Trump health officials take aim at microplastics with new research, possible curbs on exposures

April 6, 2026
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Under fire from its Make America Healthy Again supporters for lack of action on toxic substances, President Donald Trump’s administration last week announced a new research program on microplastics and plans to consider regulating those contaminants and pharmaceuticals in drinking water. To learn more, click here.