Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contaminationA trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.13 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.16 months ago
Government should pay compensation for Cold War testing, victims sayIn the 1950s and 1960s, the Army used blowers to spray a potential carcinogen into the air surrounding a St. Louis housing project.20 months ago
Cleaning toxic military sites will take decades without more fundingAdvocates want congressional appropriators to double the budget for military clean up efforts in fiscal 2024.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
New DoD specs for firefighting foam, now free of ‘forever chemicals’PFAS-containing foam has to be phased out by October 2024.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Troops at two dozen bases exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking waterUp to 700 military installations are known to have at least some PFAS contamination.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
