Maine Laboratories, a PFAS testing facility in Norridgewock, recently expanded its capacity to conduct up to 10,000 PFAS tests annually, more than triple its current workflow. Unable to find local ...

Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.

If passed, the legislation would boost funding for soil and water testing, monitor PFAS levels in individuals’ blood, and upgrade equipment to help farmers stay profitable.

Senator Susan Collins and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree have re-introduced legislation to help farmers affected by PFAS.

The Department of Defense has quietly pushed back the timeline to mitigate “forever chemicals” at more than 100 military ...

Jan. 22—Over the last decade, Maine has spent more than $100 million as it became a national leader in the fight against harmful forever chemicals, but dwindling funds will soon force state officials ...

Jan. 12—As winters grow warmer, ski resorts are increasingly relying on machine-made snow to keep their trails open and powder-loving customers happy. But what happens when the water used to make the ...

Though almost everyone in the U.S. likely has some level of PFAS in their blood, testing can show the specific level a person has. (Photo by TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Adam ...

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