Maine lawmakers give Massachusetts a lesson on farming, PFAS

Maine lawmakers give Massachusetts a lesson on farming, PFAS

BOSTON (SHNS) - Massachusetts lawmakers and advocates who visited Maine Tuesday are aiming to replicate that state's playbook in tackling contamination caused by PFAS forever chemicals, particularly sewage sludge on farms that can pose health risks. Maine in 2022 became the first state to ban spreading sewage sludge on farms and the sale of compost that contains sludge, according to the Maine Morning Star. The research trip revolved around bills…

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Photo by Mercedes Mehling on UnsplashThe state of Maine is living up to it’s state motto, “Dirigo,” meaning, “I Guide” or “I Direct,” when it comes to taking action on PFAS.Yesterday, about 20 lawmakers, legislative staff, and state agency workers from Massachusetts visited the Pine Tree State to learn more about their efforts to address PFAS contamination on agricultural land. The Brockovich Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive …