RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics. 

These tiny bits of plastic, which are less than 5 mm in size, can persist in our environment for hundreds or thousands of years. They may also build up in our bodies, our hearts and our brains, causing untold damage.                           

For the first time, the EPA is adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water,...