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EPA plan on PFAS chemicals draws criticism

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EPA plan on PFAS chemicals draws criticism

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Some Mainers are skeptical about the EPA's pledge to clean up PFAS pollution across the state

Some of the people who have been exposed to the toxic compounds say the plan contains more promises than planned action against ongoing contamination.
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EPA officials lay out roadmap for dealing with PFAS chemicals

The Biden administration plans to require chemicals manufacturers to conduct health and environmental testing of PFAS.
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Study finds toxic PFAS chemicals in makeup

The highest amounts of the compounds were found in long-lasting and waterproof products bought at big-box stores in the U.S. and Canada
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Second lawsuit filed over PFAS contamination in Fairfield

Property owners sue Maine paper mills for widespread PFAS contamination in well waters
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Second lawsuit filed over PFAS contamination in Fairfield

Property owners sue Maine paper mills for widespread PFAS contamination in well waters
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Adults and kids exposed to PFAS at former Pease Air Force Base needed for federal health study

The Pease Health Study is expected to be key in helping dozens of others across the country dealing with PFAS contamination.
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Controversial Pease well back on line years after discovery of PFAS contamination

Samples from the Haven well at the former Air Force Base in New Hampshire, show no detectable levels of the toxic chemicals
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'It's like living with a ticking time bomb': Fears mount about PFAS exposure

A new study is trying to find out if a comprehensive blood test for 'forever chemicals' is needed.
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Study into cancer deaths at Pease Air Force Base released

Deaths from some cancers were higher than expected when compared to US population
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More than a dozen paper companies and mills named in class action lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges dangerous PFAS chemicals were allowed to leach into private wells and land
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PFAS chemicals found in some garden fertilizers, according to study

According to an Ecology Center and Sierra Club study, all of the fertilizers investigated contain biosolids, leftover sludge from wastewater treatment plants

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EPA plan on PFAS chemicals draws criticism

Some Mainers are skeptical about the EPA's pledge to clean up PFAS pollution across the state

EPA officials lay out roadmap for dealing with PFAS chemicals

Study finds toxic PFAS chemicals in makeup

Second lawsuit filed over PFAS contamination in Fairfield

Second lawsuit filed over PFAS contamination in Fairfield

Adults and kids exposed to PFAS at former Pease Air Force Base needed for federal health study

Controversial Pease well back on line years after discovery of PFAS contamination

'It's like living with a ticking time bomb': Fears mount about PFAS exposure

Study into cancer deaths at Pease Air Force Base released

More than a dozen paper companies and mills named in class action lawsuit

PFAS chemicals found in some garden fertilizers, according to study

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