Published 2 years ago

'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

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Authorities have detected the high levels of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in deer in several states, including Michigan and Maine. PFAS are industrial compounds used in numerous products, such as nonstick cookware and clothing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched an effort last year to limit pollution from the chemicals.

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Associated Press News

'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

2 years ago·United States

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NZ Herald

'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

Wildlife agencies in the US are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer — and that's prompting health advisories in some places where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of...

2 years ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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"Forever chemicals" in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

2 years ago

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MY Northwest

'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer — and that’s prompting health advisories in some places where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.Authorities have detected the high levels of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in deer in several states, including Michigan and Maine, where legions of hunters seek to…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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'Forever chemicals' in deer, fish challenge hunters, tourism

Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer — and that's prompting health advisories in some places where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.Authorities have detected the high levels of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in deer in several states, including Michigan and Maine, where legions of hunters seek to bag a buck every fall.…

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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