(Augusta, ME) – A bill to strengthen water quality statewide through modest changes to Maine’s septic system rules has been signed into law by Governor Janet Mills after receiving overwhelming approval from lawmakers. The changes were| Natural Resources Council of Maine
The Brunswick town council formally called on the state and the development authority that oversees Brunswick Executive Airport on Tuesday night to remove all forever chemical-laden firefighting foam from the premises after an accidental discharge last month. On Aug. 19, the fire suppression system in hangar four went off, discharging more than a thousand gallons […]| Maine Morning Star
An unintentional discharge of firefighting foam containing high levels of toxic forever chemicals at the Brunswick Executive Airport on Monday has prompted state legislators to call on the governor to immediately overhaul how the state handles this material, which is housed at military bases and fire departments across the state. “This is like a ‘Silent […]| Maine Morning Star
Over the past five years, Defend Our Health has lived up to its name by consistently advocating for the right to equal access to safe food and drinking water. Defend has led the nation in effectively protecting public health and ensuring justice for people harmed by ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) for…| Defend Our Health Action
