Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion April 01, 2023
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, are a group of chemicals that lawmakers in Maine and beyond are grappling to understand. This group of chemicals includes thousands of differing compounds. Misunderstanding of the properties of these varied chemical compounds, combined with regulatory overreach, threatens the development of products that society has come to rely on and for which, in many cases, alternatives are... + full article
Portland Press Herald USA Nation May 14, 2023
Maine and the United States are now recognizing the dangers of PFAS chemicals, with common exposures through contaminated drinking water or on-the-job exposures, some factory work or by eating contaminated wild-caught fish or game. But what exactly is PFAS, and how can you avoid... + más
Commentary: We know more than enough about PFAS to restrict their use | Portland Press Herald
Utility bills could spike as the EPA moves to limit 'forever chemicals' in drinking water | NBC News
NBC News USA Nation April 25, 2023
A new Environmental Protection Agency proposal aimed at eliminating “forever chemicals” in drinking water could cost local water utilities millions of dollars each, and some of that price tag is already being passed on to consumers. The EPA’s regulation would limit a... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA Opinion April 13, 2023
The properties of PFAS are not “misunderstood.” Rather, many are well-known as highly persistent in the environment, in our bodies, and in our drinking water and food supply, and the best studied are extremely toxic, linked to health problems ranging from cancers, hormone... + más
Commentary: When it comes to PFAS, pesticide availability is the least of our concerns | Portland Press Herald
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
ABC7 USA Health March 14, 2023
on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful forever chemicals in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.The plan would limit toxic PFAS chemicals to the lowest level that... + más
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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 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
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