Por: Portland Press Herald Nation February 14, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it will use $19 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Maine. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made available to communities as grants to promote access to safe and clean water in small, rural and disadvantaged communities while... + full article
Portland Press Herald USA Nation February 18, 2023
Technical Director Sara Dunne explains the process used to test water for PFAs contamination Thursday at Maine Laboratories on Main Street in Norridgewock. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel NORRIDGEWOCK — The first laboratory in Maine licensed to test for PFAS recently opened... + más
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
Despite concerns as temperatures plummeted last weekend, officials say Norridgewock dogs are fine | Portland Press Herald
Time USA Health February 10, 2023
Feminine hygiene products may be among the most basic and essential purchases a consumer can make. The women and girls in the U.S. of child bearing age—broadly defined as ages 15 to 49—rely on industry to provide them a diverse range of sanitary products, from tampons to... + más
Commentary: When it comes to PFAS, pesticide availability is the least of our concerns | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA 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... + más
Commentary: Criticism of Maine State Chamber of Commerce on PFAS undeserved | 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: Chamber’s concerns about PFAS ignore affected Maine communities, businesses | 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
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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