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Keep the health risks in context Sydney, Mar 15: The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking water.             The announcement comes amid rising concern about PFAS, which persist in the environment, are ubiquitous and do not break down over time.             The carbon and fluorine PFAS compounds have been used in myriad domestic and industrial ...

It took 23 fire engines, 32 excavators and bulldozers, 10 high pressure pumps, four helicopters and over 200 firemen to put out the fire after 11 days.

New guidance by the Environment Agency means Dorset Council must treat upholstered furniture differently when it is being disposed of, residents…

New guidance by the Environment Agency means Dorset Council must treat upholstered furniture differently when it is being disposed of, residents…

A temporary ban on some household items will come into force at Cumbria's tips.