As New York’s legislative session comes to a close, the fight against PFAS contamination—those toxic “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks—is far from over. Despite early leadership in regulating PFAS in…
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Only Two Towns in New York State Ban the Use of ‘Sewage Sludge’ as Fertilizer
The town of Cameron in Steuben County became the second town in New York to ban the practice of landspreading using sewage sludge.The town board adopted the law at its monthly board meeting on…
Catskill Mountainkeeper Urges Action to Ban Toxic Sludge in Farming Before Session Ends
Before the New York State Senate and Assembly leave for summer recess, Catskill Mountainkeeper is pushing for a statewide ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in farm fertilizers. An environmental advocacy group…
New York Ban on PFAS in Textiles and Apparel Begins January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, New York State’s law that bans PFAS in clothing will go into effect. Clothes and textiles are examples of a major use of PFAS, which are typically used…
Pike County Studying Microplastics in Local Waters
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And…