Tag: forever chemicals
Michigan loves a ‘river story.’ But happy ending isn’t guaranteed
Michigan might be known as the Great Lakes state, but rivers have played a crucial role in its development and culture.
New York Plastics Law Advances Amid Debate Over ‘Chemical Recycling’
Environmentalists and some state lawmakers say the process does more harm than good. Plastics producers are pushing back.
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
By Riley Wilson
Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
The MAHA movement is mad about the weedkiller glyphosate and Trump’s EPA
The coalition focused on making Americans healthier is frustrated with the Trump administration’s stance on environmental toxins and most recently, its support of the company that makes the pesticide.
The City Of Providence, Rhode Island Is Ready To Decarbonize
Envision early 20th century Providence, Rhode Island. Over a century of textile manufacturing had dumped industrial toxins — thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Two rivers combine to form the Providence River: the Woonosquatucket and the Moshassuck Rivers. The old timers insist … [continued]
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