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Colorado to Receive $44.3 Million in Federal Grants for PFAS Water Contamination Cleanup

The funds target small or disadvantaged communities dealing with forever chemicals in their water supply.

Experts say the decision exposes millions of Americans to chemicals linked to kidney cancer and immune damage.

CNN reports that not all nations are managing travelers exposed to hantavirus in the same way.

The agency said $5 billion has been made available over five years through its PFAS water grant program.

Tedros made the statement as the agency formally declared the DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a global emergency.

Two unrelated confirmed cases appeared in Uganda’s capital from travelers coming from the DRC.

The move prompted sharp criticism from public health advocates who warn millions of Americans face cancer risks.

Dr Peter Stafford was exposed while treating patients in the capital of Ituri province.

Even while revoking four PFAS limits the agency proposed delays for PFOA and PFOS compliance deadlines.

Trump’s EPA announced plans to roll back landmark rules limiting cancer-linked forever chemicals in US water systems.