The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to deliver on its promised ‘Make America Healthy Again’ (MAHA) agenda, leaving activists frustrated and concerned about the lack of progress on environmental health issues.

Background

In December, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal MAHA agenda, which would include protections against harmful chemicals and other health concerns. However, eight months later, the agenda has yet to be released.

Activists, including those from the MAHA movement, have expressed disappointment and frustration with the EPA’s lack of action on environmental health issues. They argue that the agency’s inaction is a result of the Trump administration’s prioritization of corporate interests over public health.

EPA’s Response

The EPA has stated that the MAHA agenda is an ongoing effort, rather than a single report. However, this response has been met with skepticism by activists, who argue that the agency is using this as an excuse to avoid accountability.

The EPA has also pointed to various initiatives, such as $945 million in grants to help states and communities cut ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS in drinking water, as evidence of its commitment to environmental health. However, activists argue that these initiatives are insufficient and do not address the broader issues of environmental health.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.