Por: Portland Press Herald Nation May 16, 2023
The committee tasked with helping Maine farmers survive a forever chemical nightmare caused by the state’s long-ago sludge-spreading program is saying the planned bailout could cost $20 million more than expected. The five-year plan to help Maine farms survive the fallout now has an estimated $80.6 million price tag, including $37.3 million for direct financial support to farmers, $25.2 million to buy contaminated farms, $10.8 million for... + full article
Newsweek USA Nation July 07, 2023
A first of its kind study reveals that nearly half of the nation's tap water contains one or more types of chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.PFAS encompass thousands of man-made chemicals found in everyday items like non-stick cookware,... + más
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Commentary: We know more than enough about PFAS to restrict their use | Portland Press Herald
Ars Technica USA Science June 26, 2023
Navigate Filter by topic Settings Front page layout Site theme - Jun 26, 2023 2:26 pm UTC PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As , they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers,... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA Nation June 06, 2023
One in 10 pesticides approved for use in Maine this summer contains a so-called forever chemical. The Environmental Working Group, an environmental nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., found 13% of state-registered pesticides – or 1,426 out of 10,695 – have PFAS, or a per or... + más
Commentary: When it comes to PFAS, pesticide availability is the least of our concerns | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Nation May 20, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said Friday that the federal government needs more funding to study so-called forever chemicals and devise a national strategy to respond to the problem. Maine’s congressional delegation agrees and is pushing for more money to... + más
How do you destroy a forever chemical? | Ars Technica
Q&A: How do you know if you’ve been exposed to PFAS? | Portland Press Herald
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
Utility bills could spike as the EPA moves to limit 'forever chemicals' in drinking water | NBC News
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
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | 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
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