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Gov. DeSantis signs phaseout of toxic firefighting foam tied to cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'

"PFAS are everywhere, and they never, ever go away." ...
AOL

Defense bill delays phaseout of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) gives the Pentagon more time to use firefighting foam that contains “forever chemicals.” Lawmakers on Sunday released a negotiated ...
OPB

Washington wants to get rid of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam. So it’s shipping the foam to an incinerator in Utah

Courtesy of the Washington Department of Ecology Firefighters sometimes use a special type of foam to put out fires caused by flammable liquids, like gases or solvents. But that foam contains “forever ...
Tri-City Herald

Pasco 1st to remove ‘forever chemical’ firefighting foam under new WA program

Pasco Fire removed 140 gallons of PFAS-containing AFFF foam from the city. The Washington Department of Ecology runs statewide collection and 90 stations signed up. Pasco replaced the toxic foam with ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Bill limiting ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam clears Senate committee

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee have approved Senate Bill 980, a bill created to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and ...