Court Rules Against Environmental Group on Phosphogypsum Roads | Orlando News

A federal appeals court has sided with the EPA in a major environmental showdown, upholding conditional approval for using radioactive phosphogypsum — a fertilizer byproduct — in a small-scale road experiment. The Center for Biological Diversity argued it posed unacceptable health risks, but the court ruled the project’s limited scope and private land location don’t signal a green light for broader use. The case traces back to decades of EPA caution, including past bans and health risk warnings, yet this latest approval — granted in 2024 and implemented in 2025 — marks a cautious step forward. Mosaic Fertilizer, partnering with the University of Florida, sees the material as a valuable resource, not waste, and insists rigorous safety testing is already underway. The judges unanimously agreed this ruling doesn’t set precedent — future projects must still pass independent, science-based reviews. As the 18-month experiment continues, its results will be pivotal in determining whether phosphogypsum can safely join the construction world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3796ed013312cbf