Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion February 03, 2023
Maine has taken the lead nationally, having committed more than $100 million to investigate soil, water and food contamination caused by “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and to provide emergency financial assistance and technical help to farmers negatively impacted by contamination. Our state agencies have identified more than 50 PFAS-contaminated farms and at least 345 water sources of 20 parts per trillion... + full article
Portland Press Herald USA 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... + más
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
Commentary: Criticism of Maine State Chamber of Commerce on PFAS undeserved | Portland Press Herald
ABC News USA Life January 26, 2023
are back in the spotlight after the settled a class-action lawsuit earlier this month for millions of dollars.The lawsuit was brought against Thinx by customers who claimed testing showed the brand's -- advertised by the company as sustainable, organic and reusable --... + más
PFAS in period underwear: What to know about the Thinx lawsuit | The Boston Globe
What to Know About PFAS in Period Underwear | The New York Times
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
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
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
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
About iurex | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer |