May 7—AUBURN — Maine’s lakes and sources of drinking water will need to become much more resilient to combat the dual impacts of climate change and manmade threats. That was the consensus during the morning session of the annual Androscoggin River Watershed Council conference held Tuesday in Auburn, where experts in environmental fields made a […]
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The Chesapeake Watershed’s growing battle against PFAS
They’re everywhere – in our water, farms, food, clothing, cosmetics, and countless other everyday products. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are a group of nearly indestructible compounds used in manufacturing that have infiltrated our soil, water, and air, leading to a host of health problems for everyone exposed to them. In October 2023, the EPA announced […]