Latest "PFAS" stories

Marines refuel an MV-22B Osprey at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, after completing an exercise flight, Jan. 28, 2021.

Pentagon to phase out firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’

The EPA on March 14 proposed new standards for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.

By Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline and Jennifer Shutt, Colorado Newsline

10 days ago

Hazardous firefighting foam accidentally discharged in Marine hangar

Several aircraft and ground equipment were damaged, according to the Naval Safety Command.

By Irene Loewenson

6 weeks ago

Judge says 3M can’t escape liability in earplug lawsuits

A federal judge recently told 3M that it may not use “bad faith manipulation” to avoid its responsibility in earplug lawsuits.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 months ago

‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide

Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

9 months ago

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in groundwater from 13 DoD sites in Gulf of Mexico

Groundwater from 13 Department of Defense sites in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed to contain high levels of "forever chemicals."

By Rachel Nostrant

18 months ago

Air Force base in New Mexico tries to speed cleanup of “forever chemicals”

Cannon Air Force Base is starting work with nearby landowners to test their water and soil for a group of chemicals known as PFAS.

By Theresa Davis

18 months ago

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