News Articles Related to COER’s Mission
Seattle Times and Politico: Federal Study on Risks of Firefighting Foam Released
The long-delayed Federal report about the public dangers of PFAS chemicals used by the military has finally been released. Annie Snider of Politico reports: “The Trump administration finally released a delayed report on toxic water contamination...
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White House and EPA Covering Up Water Pollution Disaster
The EPA – or more properly, Scott Pruitt’s EPA – joined with the White House to cover up the growing water pollution catastrophe in order to avoid a “public relations disaster.” Emails reveal a completely political focus...
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3 More Wells Contaminated by the Navy
Eric Wilkinson with King 5 News reports that three more Whidbey Island wells have been found to be contaminated by the Navy with PFAS toxins.
Ask Governor Inslee to Sign this Bill!
Washington State may be the first state to ban toxic firefighting foams. State Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, is one of the bill’s sponsors and a firefighter. He said the No. 1 cause of death for firefighters is cancer. “By phasing out this...
Murray and Cantwell Join Demand for Water Cleanup by Military
Contacting your Representatives works! Keep up your calls and letters – they will move our Representatives to act on our behalf, despite pressures from others in government to discourage them. Send them thanks especially so they know that we see...