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Forever chemicals

Published
August 23, 2023

3M, DuPont face ‘formidable’ lawyer in forever chemicals cases

Joe Rice has been asked to join the group of lawyers leading lawsuits targeting per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, according to court filings in South Carolina this week.
Published
July 31, 2023

Lawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill

Maine needs federal policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide relief to farmers struggling with PFAS contamination, lawmakers are told at a U.S. Congress agricultural field hearing.
Published
July 26, 2023

Maine among 22 states to oppose $10.3 billion deal over PFAS in drinking water

In a court filing, the attorneys general said it would force nearly all public water providers nationwide to participate unless they withdraw individually – even those that haven't filed suits or tested for PFAS.
Published
July 12, 2023

State adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination

The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for contaminated land, $7.3 million for medical needs and $11.2 million for scientific research.
Published
July 6, 2023

Study finds drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets contains ‘forever chemicals’

Researchers describe the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water from private sources in addition to regulated ones.

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Published
June 11, 2023

A forever farm is no match for forever chemicals

A fourth-generation farmer running an organic dairy farm in Fairfield lost his livelihood when his milk and lands tested hot for PFAS contamination. 'It got us good.'
Published
June 6, 2023

Watchdog group: PFAS is active ingredient in 13% of Maine pesticides

An analysis by the Environmental Working Group found 55 so-called forever chemicals listed as active ingredients in 1,426 of Maine's state-approved pesticides.
Published
May 25, 2023

Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’

Rhode Island joins other states, including Maine, that say companies sold hazardous chemicals for decades despite knowing the risks.
Published
May 21, 2023

Residents near Cutler Navy base struggle with ‘forever chemicals’ in water

Many living near the base are receiving bottled water from the government.
Published
May 15, 2023

Cost of helping farmers manage PFAS is rising, now at $81 million

A five-year plan to help farmers includes $37 million for direct financial support, $25 million to buy contaminated farms, $11 million for agricultural research, and $7 million on medical testing and monitoring.