New study finds PFAS

[ad_1] Almost half of the United States’ tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study. The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations, including 269 private wells and 447 public supply sites, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands…

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From ER visits to homelessness, here are 4 ways climate change is expected to affect children

[ad_1] Climate change affects the weather, the air we breathe and the stability of our surroundings — and children’s health is especially vulnerable to the poor air quality, longer allergy seasons, infectious diseases and extreme heat that make climate change a public health threat. Children’s bodies are still developing. They don’t have control of their…

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