SUN JOURNAL • December 10, 2025
On Nov. 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the pesticide isocycloseram for use on foods such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, tree nuts, peanuts, coffee and sugar cane as well as for lawns and golf courses. Isocycloseram contains PFAS, a highly persistent chemical that is harmful to humans and extremely toxic to bees. EPA is also considering three more PFAS pesticides as well as cancelling the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Under President Trump, EPA’s pesticide office is now run by two former lobbyists for the American Chemistry Council — Nancy Beck and Lynn Dekleva — and one former lobbyist for the pro-pesticide American Soybean Association, Kyle Kunkler. ~ Kathy Kellison, Windsor