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Farmer Who Lost All to PFAS Inspires Law to Get Day in Court
A new law in Maine clarifying that legal cases alleging damage or injury from PFAS can be filed up to six years after the harm was or could reasonably have been discovered may have ramifications outside the state, attorneys said.
Chemours CEO Touts Speed of Progress Cutting, Cleaning Up PFAS
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Connecticut Curbs Use of PFAS in Fire Foam: State Tracker
Firefighting foam made with PFAS continues to be a central concern for lawmakers as Connecticut became the 18th U.S. state to restrict the use of such products.
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Wisconsin Groups Lose Bid to Intervene in Business PFAS Lawsuit
A Wisconsin judge on Friday denied an environmental group’s request to intervene in a business group’s lawsuit challenging the state’s ability to regulate “forever chemicals.”
Effort to Rid Fire Gear of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Fails Key Vote
An emergency measure to eliminate a testing requirement that all but requires the use of toxic “forever chemicals” in firefighters’ protective garments was rejected by an association that sets fire safety standards.
EPA Announces Plans to Regulate PFAS in Industrial Effluent (1)
The EPA said Wednesday it will begin regulating PFAS as part of three water rules it plans to write under wastewater pollution guidelines.
California Bill Banning PFAS in Packaging Heads to Governor (1)
Legislation banning “forever chemicals” from food packaging and requiring disclosure of their presence in cookware is headed to California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals'
The EPA says more than 600 PFAS chemicals are in the marketplace in the U.S. While states are racing to regulate PFAS, while the federal government lags.
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