/tags/chemicals Chemicals en-US Copyright Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:28:44 GMT /environment-nature/2025-04-01/johnson-county-seeks-disaster-relief-will-it-see-state-federal-help-for-forever-chemicals After requesting emergency assistance from state officials, Johnson County leaders say they have yet to see funding to help farmers, who believe their land, water and cattle have been contaminated by harmful chemicals. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:28:44 GMT /environment-nature/2025-04-01/johnson-county-seeks-disaster-relief-will-it-see-state-federal-help-for-forever-chemicals Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2025-03-13/fort-worth-sues-feds-companies-for-420m-in-damages-from-forever-chemicals-in-water Fort Worth officials are looking to hold the U.S. Department of Defense, industrial conglomerate 3M, chemical company DuPont and other manufacturers liable for $420 million in damages related to water contamination from “forever chemicals.” Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:22:12 GMT /environment-nature/2025-03-13/fort-worth-sues-feds-companies-for-420m-in-damages-from-forever-chemicals-in-water Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2025-02-18/fort-worth-sewage-sludge-fertilizer-leads-johnson-county-to-declare-state-of-disaster Now, commissioners say the 200,000-resident county south of Fort Worth is in a state of disaster after discovering disturbing levels of contamination from PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — stemming from use of the fertilizer. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:15:21 GMT /environment-nature/2025-02-18/fort-worth-sewage-sludge-fertilizer-leads-johnson-county-to-declare-state-of-disaster Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2024-12-12/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-companies-over-forever-chemicals Paxton’s office has accused 3M and DuPont of misrepresenting or concealing the health risks of PFAS, which have been sold for decades for use in consumer products. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:27:40 GMT /environment-nature/2024-12-12/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-companies-over-forever-chemicals Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /environment-nature/2024-12-03/north-texas-farmers-say-sewage-based-fertilizer-poisoned-land-and-livestock The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:53:00 GMT /environment-nature/2024-12-03/north-texas-farmers-say-sewage-based-fertilizer-poisoned-land-and-livestock Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-04-22/what-you-need-to-know-about-toxic-forever-chemicals-the-epa-is-restricting The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:09:41 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-22/what-you-need-to-know-about-toxic-forever-chemicals-the-epa-is-restricting Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-04-16/dozens-of-texas-water-systems-exceed-new-federal-limits-on-forever-chemicals The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 of Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one. North Texas cities include Arlington, Grapevine, Fort Worth and Dallas. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:54:41 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-16/dozens-of-texas-water-systems-exceed-new-federal-limits-on-forever-chemicals Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune /environment-nature/2023-05-31/forever-chemicals-are-in-fort-worths-drinking-water-heres-how-the-city-plans-address-it City steps up testing, awaits final EPA rules. Wed, 31 May 2023 14:34:54 GMT /environment-nature/2023-05-31/forever-chemicals-are-in-fort-worths-drinking-water-heres-how-the-city-plans-address-it Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /energy-environment/2022-09-19/why-elon-musk-wants-to-refine-lithium-in-texas “Lithium has always been his Achilles heel, and now he knows the scope of the problem.” Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:45:00 GMT /energy-environment/2022-09-19/why-elon-musk-wants-to-refine-lithium-in-texas Shelly Brisbin | Texas Standard /news/2021-07-30/forgotten-oil-and-gas-wells-linger-leaking-toxic-chemicals According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 3.2 million abandoned oil and gas wells exist in the United States. About a third were plugged with cement to prevent leaks. Most haven’t been plugged at all. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:00:50 GMT /news/2021-07-30/forgotten-oil-and-gas-wells-linger-leaking-toxic-chemicals Associated Press