PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • March 16, 2023
When it comes to the “forever chemicals” polluting our water it seems that change has to be forced. The Environmental Protection Agency, after a lot of dilly-dallying, has just taken an important step to force that change. Whether or not the EPA pushes its proposed rules through, the latest determination is extremely meaningful. It sends a message to the many states that have been taking their time on the question. Ideally, it also shuts down calls for more time or lenience on manufacturers and other corporations. The EPA determination helps Maine in this urgent quest.