HALIFAX - A councillor with Pictou Landing First Nation in Nova Scotia says a cleanup plan approved by Ottawa will mean further delays in the removal of contaminated sludge that been a scourge on ...

In this jaw-dropping video, we tackle a rug that is engulfed in green, thick sludge. The layers of grime ... Watch as we work tirelessly to remove every inch of the slimy mess, revealing the ...

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sewer sludge from wastewater treatment plants appears to expose farmers and nearby neighbors to toxic “forever” chemicals, a new U.S. Environmental ...

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CHICAGO — Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer, and their neighbors, face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to a new federal analysis that pins the blame on toxic ...

Farm families that consume milk, eggs and beef they raise themselves face an increased risk of cancer if their fields were fertilized with PFAS-laced sewage sludge, the EPA reported this week.

The EPA said this sludge is applied on less than 1% of fertilized acreage of agriculture each year. PFAS chemicals were used in nonstick pans, firefighting foam and other products in wide use.

The EPA said this sludge is applied on less than 1% of fertilized acreage of agriculture each year. PFAS chemicals were used in nonstick pans, firefighting foam and other products in wide use. The two ...