Content of several “forever chemicals” in seabird eggs were found to have sharply decreased over the last 55 years by a team of scientists. While first rising exponentially from during the 1960s, the chemicals, classed as PFAS, peaked in the 1990s before decreasing in line with regulatory oversight by North American governments. PFAS are a […]
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Wild turkeys off the menu in Maine after ‘forever chemicals’ found in birds
Hunters in Maine have been warned not to eat wild turkeys in parts of the state, after the birds were found to contain “forever chemicals” that can cause an increased risk of cancer. Maine officials warned that high levels of Pfas – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have been detected in wild turkey and deer […]
‘Forever chemical’ contamination could undermine sea otters’ fragile recovery in Canada
Sea otters living along the coastline of Canada’s British Columbia province carry residues of “forever chemicals” in their bodies, according to a new study, and those living near dense human populations or shipping lanes are the most heavily impacted. The research was published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, authored principally by scientists at […]
Permitting Pollution Jeopardizes Clean Water
We all need clean water—whether that’s for drinking, washing, swimming, or fishing. Without access to abundant, clean water, we can’t grow food, trust the water that comes out of our taps to be safe, safely hunt, fish, and recreate, or support local businesses like breweries. Unfortunately, the streams and wetlands that supply our nation’s water […]
Residents Told To Avoid Consuming Fish From Rivers Contaminated With PFAS
According to a report by Kritiksha Sharma on Yahoo News, officials have issued an urgent warning to residents about the health risks associated with consuming local fish from the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. The District of Columbia’s Department of Energy and Environment has highlighted alarming levels of PFAS—synthetic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” due to […]
As Trump Attempts to Reform Federal Government, Hunters and Anglers Face ‘Unintended Consequences’
If hunters and anglers look at hits to America’s conservation infrastructure over the last two months, it’s easy to spot the wreckage. The wholesale firing of U.S. Forest Service personnel has reduced field staff to just one or two employees to manage visitation and timber sales, and to enforce laws on entire National Forest districts. […]
Otters among UK wildlife carrying toxic ‘forever chemicals’, analysis shows
Dolphins, otters, porpoises, fish and birds across the UK have been found to have toxic “forever chemicals” in their tissue and organs, analysis of official data has revealed. Manmade chemicals called PFAS, known as forever chemicals because they do not degrade, are used in a wide range of consumer products and industrial processes and some […]