Editor, Gazette-Journal: The Pew survey shows widespread concern about exposure to “Forever Chemicals.” Eighty-four percent of those responding say the government needs stronger oversight. They are called that because many break down extremely slowly in the environment. Some remain and build up in water, soil, food, wildlife and in the human body for years. Studies show that they already contaminate the drinking water of millions of Americans and have been found in 98 percent of our blood. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large family of thousands of synthetic chemicals used in manufacturing and consumer products since the 1940s. They have been linked to severe health problems including cancer, weakened immune system, high cholesterol, liver damage, thyroid disease, developmental delays in children, and reproductive issues. So why has the Trump administration proposed to extend compliance deadlines for PFAS regulations until 2031 and has rolled back some Biden-era drink...