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• Undissolved AFFF Foam From Military Bases Causes Widespread PFAS Water Contamination: Study

  August 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that a lack of filters at two Washington state landfills near a U.S. Air Force Base has led to contamination of nearby water supplies, while also indicating that filters may not have completely solved the problem even if they had been installed.

• Landfills May Release Large Amounts of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” As Air Pollution, Study Warns

  June 28, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that waste disposal sites may release a significant amount of PFAS chemicals in the form of toxic air pollution that could increase the risk of respiratory injuries and unknown side effects.

• New EPA Rule Seeks To Prevent Toxic Pollution From Landfills

  May 18, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The EPA has issued a new final rule designed to reduce air pollution emissions from landfills.