Environment
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'Science denier': Coalition of environmental groups warns against RFK Jr.
"The truth is, by rejecting science, what he offers is no different than Donald Trump," they said.
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Spokane joins lawsuit against 'forever' chemical manufacturers
The lawsuit originated in South Carolina and seeks damages for the effects of PFAS contaminants on natural resources and public health. PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are commonly used in firefighting foam and manufacturing settings.
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EPA spends $21B, puts drinking water standards on forever chemicals
The EPA said extensive research and science led to the ruling. It considered how PFAS affects public health, conversations and decisions included the water sector and state regulators, and effective implementation was part of the discussion.