Maine was among the first states to begin extensive water and soil testing and to try to limit further public exposure to ...

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS tainted ...

Under the new guidance, Maine's PFAS problem would challenge public water districts that serve hundreds of thousands of customers, not just rural residents and farmers who rely on well water.

Maine was among the first states to begin extensive water and soil testing and to try to limit further public exposure to ...

In August, the Department of Defense urged federal policymakers to “consider and balance the range of environmental and health risks associated with different individual PFAS, their essentiality ...

Scientists are also working on ways to break these chemicals down before they have a chance to harm humans or the environment. For instance, researchers at the University of Illinois found a way to ...

PFAS are man-made “forever” chemicals that are used in industry and consumer products and can lead to serious health effects. PFAS contamination has prevented some Maine farms from selling ...

We wrote a Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm that has been ... deepened understandings and provided essential resources to support wellness and mental health in Maine’s growing ...

Medical research is ongoing. New study reveals common foods that may be exposing you to dangerous health risk: 'May still be an important source of exposure' first appeared on The Cool Down.

PFAS have been linked to certain health problems and have become a growing concern across Maine. For some, it's led to costly solutions after receiving surprising results.