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Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation January 28, 2023

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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



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