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Toxic PFAS Chemical Plume Detected in Green Bay 
US Source: Associated Press 1/3/2023

A large plume of toxic chemicals produced by a plant that manufactures firefighting foam has seeped through groundwater to Lake Michigan's Green Bay, scientists said Tuesday.
 

The chemicals belong to a family of compounds known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are used widely in consumer products ranging from nonstick cookware and water-repellent sports gear to stain-resistent carpets. They're also a key ingredient in fire-extinguishing foams. They can accumulate and persist in the human body for long periods, and exposure may lead to cancer and other health problems.

 
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2871Rare black fish with ‘mouth full of teeth’ found in Florida.sacbee2022-06-23US
2872Grotesque fish caught off Australia ignites debate. ‘Put it back in its space ship’sacbee2022-07-15US
2873Fish still missing, traditions extinct 30 years after N.L. cod moratoriumCBC News2022-07-02CA
2874Salmon are still migrating through Seattle — but they’re in trucksSeattle Times2022-07-03US
2875‘Raining fish’ that fell from sky in Texas were vomited by birds, researchers claimNexstar Media Wire2022-06-25US

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