Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Initial round of PFAS testing of groundwater finds about 75% of Maine sites within safe levels
The state last year tested more than 1,600 private wells seen as high-priority sites, and inspectors this year will test hundreds more for groundwater contamination.
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New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals
The University of Maine plans to create a lab to support research that could help farmers with contaminated soils and crops.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Several central Maine farmers among those honored for speaking out against PFAS contamination
The farmers who received the Paul Birdsall Award from Maine Farmland Trust have been impacted by PFAS contamination and have spoken publicly about their experiences and advocated for more financial support for fellow farmers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Spurred by regulators, 3M to phase out ‘forever chemicals’
The decision comes after environmental regulators designated the chemicals — used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other consumer products – as hazardous substances.
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RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water
Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
California sues over ‘forever chemicals’ that taint water
The chemicals are found in firefighting foams, nonstick frying pans, cleaning sprays, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other products.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
As hunting season ramps up, state officials broaden testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in fish and wildlife
Part of the strategy for agencies like the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is to use Fairfield as something of a case study to guide future testing in other regions of the state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Criticism of Maine State Chamber of Commerce on PFAS undeserved
An extension of the PFAS reporting deadline will have no impact on the original intent of the legislation.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state’s role as a leader in fighting climate change.