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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

A bill that would phase out firefighting foam containing PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” is moving forward in Pennsylvania after overwhelmingly passing the state Senate.

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  1. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    State Senate passes legislation to ban toxic PFAs from firefighting foam (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The State Senate passed a bill to ban toxic PFAS from firefighting foam. Senators Gene Yaw (R-23) and Nick Miller (D-14) introduced the legislation, described as "a critical step towards protecting the health of both our communities and those who protect us.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    A bill that would phase out firefighting foam containing PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” is moving forward in Pennsylvania after overwhelmingly passing the state Senate.

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