‘A big PFAS issue in this area.’ How Hyannis airport walls PFAS from Cape drinking water (8/9/23)
‘A big PFAS issue in this area.’ How Hyannis airport walls PFAS from Cape drinking water Cape Cod Times Walker Armstrong August 9, 2023 Representatives of Cape Cod Gateway Airport told local residents that they are doing all they can to halt the spread of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, coming from its property and threatening a source […]
PFAS mitigation at Cape Cod Gateway Airport to be discussed Monday at public meeting (8/6/23)
PFAS mitigation at Cape Cod Gateway Airport to be discussed Monday at public meeting Cape Cod Times Walker Armstrong August 6, 2023 Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known generally as PFAS, have recently made their way into popular discussion. Nicknamed “forever chemicals,” due to their resilient nature and adverse impact on human and animal health, PFAS have […]
Here’s one plan for stopping forever chemicals in Massachusetts. Where does it stand? (7/25/23)
Here’s one plan for stopping forever chemicals in Massachusetts. Where does it stand? Cape Cod Times Heather McCarron July 25, 2023 So-called “forever chemicals” — collectively known scientifically as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — are a “big, big challenging” problem because they are basically anywhere you look, state Sen. Julian Cyr, D-Truro, said. But he’s not letting the […]
Clock to start ticking for Cape towns to reduce nitrogen pollution. Which town is exempt? (7/5/23)
Clock to start ticking for Cape towns to reduce nitrogen pollution. Which town is exempt? Cape Cod Times Heather McCarron July 5, 2023 On Friday, the state Department of Environmental Protection will turn the proverbial hourglass and begin to measure out the time that most of the Cape has to respond to new regulations calling for enhanced […]
‘This is in the next five to 10 years.’ Cape waters are heating up. Here’s why it matters. (5/18/23)
‘This is in the next five to 10 years.’ Cape waters are heating up. Here’s why it matters. Heather McCarron Cape Cod Times May 18, 2023 Ocean temperatures are rising — that’s no surprise. It’s also no secret that the Gulf of Maine is among the fastest warming water bodies on the planet. But that […]
APCC urges Healey to enforce Ocean Sanctuaries Act to block Holtec dumping (4/14/23)
APCC urges Healey to enforce Ocean Sanctuaries Act to block Holtec dumping Heather McCarron Cape Cod Times April 14, 2023 With Holtec International formally seeking approval to discharge radioactive wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station into Cape Cod Bay, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod is pressing for the Healey-Driscoll administration to invoke the Ocean Sanctuaries Act, effectively giving “no” as […]
Barnstable County offers programs, loans to protect Cape’s water supply (4/9/23)
Barnstable County offers programs, loans to protect Cape’s water supply Mark Forest, Ron Bergstrom, and Sheila Lyons Cape Cod Times April 9, 2023 Water is our most vital natural resource on Cape Cod. Protecting the quality of our water is essential to our public health, quality of life and economy. This month Barnstable County, the regional government of […]
Nationwide study to packaging bans: What the Cape can do about PFAS, the forever chemicals (3/28/23)
Nationwide study to packaging bans: What the Cape can do about PFAS, the forever chemicals Cape Cod Times Susan Vaughn March 28, 2023 HYANNIS — A program with panelists and two films Saturday afternoon provided much information on the toxic chemical substances called PFAS that are found almost everywhere in our homes, the environment and our bodies. […]
Want to know more about PFAS? Drop in for a community forum in Barnstable on Saturday (3/23/23)
Want to know more about PFAS? Drop in for a community forum in Barnstable on Saturday Cape Cod Times Heather McCarron March 23, 2023 Has the PFAS, PFOS, PFAS-6 alphabet soup got you scratching your head? No worries, you are not alone. There are groups and organizations out there working to bring more clarity to […]
Proposed septic tax credit would save Cape and Islands residents thousands. Here’s how. (3/7/23)
Proposed septic tax credit would save Cape and Islands residents thousands. Here’s how. Sam Drysdale State House News Service March 7, 2023 BOSTON — A single sentence in Gov. Maura Healey’s tax plan that went largely under the radar during the governor’s media tour last week could mean a significant investment in clean water on Cape Cod, […]