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Maine Voices: Misguided EPA rule would take health science out of policy decisions
The proposal purports to protect privacy but would actually pave the way for regulations based on political bias.
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Maine Voices: Virus’ spread shows need to resist ‘profits before people’ trade-off
Many toxic substances, some regulated and others not, have an unseen connection to COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, News
Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won’t help him recoup losses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump reverses safety rules adopted after deadly chemical explosion
Under the new standards, companies will not have to provide public access to information about what kinds of chemicals are stored on their sites.
Posted inMaine, News
Households are awash in ‘forever chemicals’
From stain-resistant couches to dental floss, substances at the heart of a growing health concern are embedded in modern consumer products.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Doctor recognized for environmental health activism
Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep “forever chemicals” out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine moves to require disclosure if this ‘forever chemical’ is used in a product
The Department of Environmental Protection wants manufacturers to disclose use of the chemical PFOS in many consumer products under a 2008 law aimed at protecting children from exposure to toxic chemicals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hannaford will move to restrict ‘chemicals of concern’ in products, packaging
The action comes nearly 2 years after a Portland-based environmental health group gave the supermarket chain an ‘F’ for failing to announce policies to ensure the chemical safety of its products.