EPA Updates Pesticide Limits, but Critics Say Risk Is Still Understated

Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader · Apr 22, 2026 · 4m

EPA finalized new pesticide limits today, but a January 2026 analysis of 700 tolerance decisions found the agency applies its child safety factor only 15% of the time.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-updates-pesticide-limits-but-critics-say-risk-is-still-understated,123451Support the showThanks for listening!For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels:LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l BlueSkySupport the show