This story is the first in a series, A Fire Hose of ‘Forever Chemicals,’ which can be seen in entirety here. During 21 years ...

Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B ...

Replacing the legacy AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam ... only contains trace amounts of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and meets the military specifications for firefighting.

Given the widespread contamination, persistence, and environmental impacts associated with the use of aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), there is ...

Communities of color and minoritized populations are disproportionately burdened with environmental hazards nationwide. Discriminatory policy practices often overlook the overall well-being and ...

Queen Anne’s County has filed a federal lawsuit against 3M and a number of other manufacturers, alleging the companies ...

The lawsuits focus on alleged harm from PFOA and PFOS, two chemicals in a larger ... chemicals in the production of Scotchgard, not just AFFF. "Federal jurisdiction is lacking.