Pesticide linked to cancer and hormone disruption pollutes a quarter of US river miles

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By EHN CuratorsSep 25, 2026, 6:37 am110 ptsTrending
A cancer-linked pesticide banned in more than 60 countries around the world contaminates an estimated 25% of river and stream miles in the lower 48 US states, including many waterways used for drinking water, according to a new analysis.

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