National Jamboree Set To Open Under Stormy Skies
Scouts from across the nation are preparing to converge on Fayette County for West Virginia's fifth National Jamboree.
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PFAS Chemicals
Chemours Agrees To $450 Million PFAS Settlement
The Chemours Company has agreed to pay $450 million for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) releases at four facilities in three states, including West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Receives More Than $9 Million For PFAS Clean Up
West Virginia is set to receive nearly $9.5 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help small and disadvantaged communities deal with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsScientist Discusses Drinking Water Contamination
PFAS, more commonly known as “forever chemicals," are manmade chemicals used in an array of industrial processes and consumer products, but linger in the environment and pose a risk to human health. Chris Schulz spoke with EWG Senior Scientist Tasha Stoiber about water contamination, its health risks, and possible solutions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Study Finds High Levels Of 'Forever Chemicals' In New Martinsville Water
Tap water testing conducted in 18 states by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found New Martinsville had the second-highest level of PFAS in the country at 40 parts per trillion.
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PFAS Chemicals Found In 19 Drinking Water Sources
Twenty seven public water systems in the state have detectable levels of select perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) co...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Moves Dozens of Bills As Session End Looms
With just two days left in the session, the Senate passed dozens of bills Thursday. Many of the bills related to issues of education that legislators have made a priority all session.
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