Tag: PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
Texas County Declares an Emergency Over Toxic Fertilizer
A Texas county is taking steps to declare a state of emergency and seek federal assistance over farmland contaminated with harmful “forever chemicals,” as...
Two Industry Officials Expected to Help Oversee E.P.A. Chemical Rules
A former chemical-industry executive who fought against stronger regulations under the first Trump administration is returning to take a critical role at the Environmental...
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday warned that “forever chemicals” present in sewage sludge that is used as fertilizer can...
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
As the world grapples with climate change, population growth and dwindling supplies of fresh water, more people are set to rely on treated wastewater...