![]() ![]() Those tests were not mandatory and there is no indication that they were carried out. scientists recommended additional testing. scientists pointed to preliminary evidence that, under some conditions, the chemicals could “degrade in the environment” into substances akin to PFOA, a kind of PFAS chemical, and could “persist in the environment” and “be toxic to people, wild mammals, and birds.” The E.P.A. In a consent order issued for the three chemicals on Oct. The records, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by a nonprofit group, Physicians for Social Responsibility, are among the first public indications that PFAS, long-lasting compounds also known as “forever chemicals,” may be present in the fluids used during drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The E.P.A.’s approval of the three chemicals wasn’t previously publicly known. in 2011 approved the use of these chemicals, used to ease the flow of oil from the ground, despite the agency’s own grave concerns about their toxicity, according to the documents, which were reviewed by The New York Times. Parknership – Partnership Program 2021-2022 Newsletterįor much of the past decade, oil companies engaged in drilling and fracking have been allowed to pump into the ground chemicals that, over time, can break down into toxic substances known as PFAS - a class of long-lasting compounds known to pose a threat to people and wildlife - according to internal documents from the Environmental Protection Agency.Become a Member / Renew your Membership.Florida Department of Environmental Protection.Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.Buy Ad Space in the Song Contest Printed Program.H/T to titleproblems for his COST_Green theme and other Reddit developers for tips that helped with how things look and work here. Petitions, Fundraisers, Meetups, Images, Videos & Audio files should be posted to r/EnviroAction! ![]() Send the moderators a message to explain your concern if you have time. Please take a moment to hit the Report link below each submission or comment if you see something that breaks the rules. No Misinformation Blatant disregard for accepted science is not allowed. Videos and images should be embedded in an article providing additional information for context purposes. No Standalone Images, Photos, Meme Gifs, Audio or Videos. No Fundraisers: Submissions from sites like Kickstarter will be removed. You might try /r/EnviroAction, /r/Petitions, or /r/WhiteHousePetitions. No Petitions: All submissions from Petition sites will be removed. "Old News" is generally anything published over a week ago. Old News, Duplicate Submissions, and Multiple Submissions on the same topic/issue will probably be removed. Leave your opinion in the comments, not the title. Your post will be deleted if your reddit title is editorialized. ![]() This subreddit is for recent news, information and issues related to the environment. ![]()
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