Sludge containing forever chemicals spread on Illinois farmland
Researchers: There's evidence that PFAS end up in crops and livestock, but Illinois doesn't require testing for the chemicals in sludge used for fertilizer.
Source: chicagotribune.com
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Treatment plant discharging into Kennebec River processed runoff possibly laced with 'forever chemicals'
Environmental and health advocates say the incident highlights the need for more testing and regulation of PFAS in the waste stream and in consumer products.
Source: centralmaine.com
Maine bans use of sewage sludge on farms to reduce risk of PFAS poisoning
Sludge used as crop fertilizer has contaminated soil, water, crops and cattle, forcing farmers to quit
Source: theguardian.com
Maine officials urged to enforce ban on phthalates
Maine's attorney general is being urged to enforce a ban on toxic chemicals, known as phthalates, in food packaging.
Source: newscentermaine.com
'I don't know how we'll survive': the farmers facing ruin in America's 'forever chemicals' crisis | Maine
Maine’s disaster from PFAS-contaminated produce is causing farms to close and farmers to face the loss of their livelihoods
Source: theguardian.com