Understanding and addressing how wildfire smoke affects indoor air quality could help better treat seniors who live in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents
Water tests show nearly 3,000 private wells located near 63 active and former U.S. military bases are contaminated with “forever chemicals” at levels higher than what federal regulators consider safe for drinking.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
The Department of Defense relies on hundreds, if not thousands, of weapons and products such as uniforms, batteries, and microelectronics that contain PFAS, a family of chemicals linked to serious health conditions.
The EPA has found more than a dozen contaminants in drinking water but hasn’t set safety limits on them
The inaction on regulating contaminants — including those that likely cause cancer, reproductive or developmental issues — found in the water of millions of Americans illustrates shortcomings in the U.S. response to environmental threats, say experts.
