PFAS contamination found on more than 100 Maine farms
The state's ambitious multiyear investigation into PFAS contamination from sludge-based fertilizer is not yet halfway done, but costs are mounting as new federal protections arise from mounting ...
What is the pink powder sprayed over the California wildfires?
The powdered substance sprayed over the California wildfires is called Phos-Chek. It contains ammonium phosphate — an ...
EPA report says ‘forever chemicals’ in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk
Fertilizers that contain treated sewage tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals can pose a health risk to people who consume milk, ...
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EPA warns of toxic forever chemicals in sewage sludge used on farmland
The findings are particularly relevant for northeast Illinois, where more than 777,000 tons of sludge from Chicago and Cook County have been spread on farmland during the past eight years.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
Chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land as fertilizer are causing cancer, according to the Environmental ...
Drinking water of 97M Americans contaminated with unregulated chemicals — how to limit your exposure
Institute found that 27% of the 4,800 public water systems it analyzed had detectable levels of at least one of four “harmful ...
‘Forever chemical’ hotspots revealed to include RAF bases and airports
Forever chemical’ hotspots revealed to include RAF bases and airports - RAF bases near drinking water sources have caused ...
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New Interactive Map Shows Nationwide Pollution from Gas Turbines
(Washington, D.C. – January 15, 2025) Environmental Defense Fund, Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres today unveiled a new website and interactive map that illustrates unhealthy air pollution from the ...