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Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

Coverage of Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 1 · 19:30 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 14:36 UTC
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Tyler Lobdellperson1Food & Water Watchorganization1David Cwiertnyperson1University of Iowa’s Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contaminationorganization1Office of Research and Developmenttopic1Safe Drinking Water Acttopic1Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Donald Trumpperson1Lee Zeldinperson1David Fotouhiperson1ProPublicaorganization1Robert Sussmanperson1arsenictopic1leadtopic1
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  • HEALTHAug 5 · 14:36 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWEST
    EPA stalls long-planned nitrate cancer review as pollution crisis grows

    The EPA has delayed its re-assessment of nitrates in drinking water, which was initially suspended in 2019 and restarted under the Biden administration. Scientists and health advocates warn that outdated nitrate thresholds may not protect public health, as new research links lower levels to cancer and other illnesses. The Trump administration eliminated the EPA office responsible for the assessment, raising concerns about weakened health protections.

  • POLITICSMay 1 · 19:30 UTCPROPUBLICA
    “A Huge Setback”: New EPA Directive Could Weaken Hundreds of Chemical Regulations

    The Trump administration, led by EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi, is challenging the credibility of the EPA's IRIS program, which provides toxicity assessments for chemicals. This move could undermine hundreds of environmental regulations, including standards for arsenic in drinking water and lead in paint, by allowing companies to dispute rules based on IRIS data.