Por: Portland Press Herald Nation January 28, 2023
Maine is the first state in the nation to ban pesticides that contain forever chemicals, a law that could force more than 1,300 pesticides to be taken off the market here. And some fear the loss of about one of every 10 pesticides that can be sold here will have unintended consequences for Maine farmers and consumers. The ban doesn’t kick in until 2030. But manufacturers are facing a key disclosure deadline that could hasten the market... + full article
New York Post USA Life January 17, 2023
Something’s fishy. Eating just one portion of freshwater fish — such as trout or carp — could expose people to potentially toxic chemical compounds, according to a new study. The findings, , revealed that eating even a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be... + más
‘Forever chemicals’ in deer, fish challenge Maine and other states | Portland Press Herald
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Portland Press Herald USA Nation January 17, 2023
Tracy Kelly, PFAS public service coordinator for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, speaks Wednesday during a public hearing held at the Augusta Civic Center. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal file AUGUSTA — Levels of... + más
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
Commentary: Chamber’s concerns about PFAS ignore affected Maine communities, businesses | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Business January 01, 2023
The University of Maine plans to open a research center to test for harmful forever chemicals and guide the science needed to help Maine farmers dealing with contaminated wells, herds and fields. Creating an in-house analytical lab to detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl... + más
Commentary: Criticism of Maine State Chamber of Commerce on PFAS undeserved | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion December 10, 2022
Whenever elected officials sound a public health alert, the public reasonably presumes that lawmakers are acting upon sound and proven science. While normally a safe bet, the Maine Legislature took a major detour from this practice with the passage of , An Act To Stop... + más
The Hill USA Health November 04, 2022
Cancer-linked “forever chemicals” are contaminating a broad assortment of pet food packaging and textiles made for babies and toddlers, a new investigation has found. These toxins — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — are common ingredients in children’s and... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA Opinion October 26, 2022
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce Oct. 11, calling for businesses to request that Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection offer a blanket reprieve from the PFAS reporting requirements under , An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution.... + más
'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism | WPLG Local 10
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion October 25, 2022
In recent years, concerns have arisen that exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can cause health problems. Due to the extent of the presence of PFAS in thousands of products made and/or sold in Maine, the Maine State Chamber has been engaged on PFAS policy for... + más
'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism | Associated Press
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