Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist3 months ago
DOD to target ‘forever chemicals’ near Michigan military base — againEnvironmentalists say the effort will help prevent PFAS from spreading across the region near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.6 months ago
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News8 months ago
DoD expanding ‘forever chemicals’ cleanup at former Michigan baseGroundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan.11 months ago
Study links ‘forever chemicals’ to testicular cancer in US troopsThe military first documented health concerns surrounding chemicals known as PFAS decades ago yet has continued to use firefighting foam made with them.By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, KFF Health News12 months ago
Cleaning toxic military sites will take decades without more fundingAdvocates want congressional appropriators to double the budget for military clean up efforts in fiscal 2024.By Leo Shane III15 months ago