You could be spreading ‘forever chemicals’ on your garden. Here’s how to protect yourself.
What does the new EPA warning about PFAS-laden sludge in fertilizer mean for home gardeners? Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge used to fertilize farms can pose a health risk to people, EPA says
Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. Exposure ...
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‘Forever chemical’-laden sewage sludge is a national emergency
This is a public service announcement to any farmer who either has fertilized their crops with sewage sludge or is ...
High levels of toxic chemicals found in Brunswick airport hangar sewers
Citizen PFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of Hangar 6 in Brunswick.
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New herbicide information available in 2025 Chemical Weed Control guide
Beyond IronGate, Surtain stands as one of the more novel herbicides found in the 2025 guide, according to Lancaster, noting ...
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Local firefighters discuss health concerns in the field
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - According to the U.S. Fire Administration, firefighters are 9% more likely to get cancer and are ...
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Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread ... disposed of and can make a nutrient-rich sludge often spread on farm fields. The agency now says those solids often contain toxic, lasting ...