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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
Judge says 3M can’t escape liability in earplug lawsuits
A federal judge recently told 3M that it may not use “bad faith manipulation” to avoid its responsibility in earplug lawsuits.
Troops at two dozen bases exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking water
Up to 700 military installations are known to have at least some PFAS contamination.
Toxic firefighting foam spills at Red Hill fuel storage facility
A cleanup is underway at the Red Hill facility after the spill of fire suppressant foam containing PFAS, a class of chemicals that can be toxic to humans.
Another aircraft carrier is grappling with water issues
Something fouled up the carrier Abraham Lincoln's potable water supplies last month, weeks after jet fuel contaminated the carrier Nimitz's water system.
Austin visits Hawaii amid military families’ distrust after fuel spill
Austin visited the Red Hill fuel storage site, and met with several families affected by the fuel spill and Hawaii state officials.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse