Por: Portland Press Herald 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 alleviate the PFAS crisis on several fronts. In an interview with the Press Herald, Vilsack said one goal of PFAS research should be to determine a safe standard for PFAS... + 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
CBS News USA Politics July 06, 2023
Almost half of the United States' tap water is estimated to have one or more forever chemicals, known as PFAS, according to a .The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations, including 269 private wells and 447 public supply sites, in all 50 states, Puerto... + más
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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 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
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
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
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