Scientists with ties to chemical industry want to thwart PFAS regulations on drinking water

Scientists with financial ties to industry and a history of conducting controversial research to circumvent chemical regulations are mobilizing to challenge tough new federal drinking water limits for toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to documents seen by the Guardian.

In July, Michael Dourson, a controversial toxicologist who receives some money from chemical manufacturers, sent an email to scientists, consultants and lawyers outlining a plan to develop and publish peer-reviewed science that chemical companies can use as evidence against PFAS limits. The email came just after industry groups launched a legal challenge to the restrictions.

But current and former Environmental ...