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US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate PFAS 'forever chemicals' from air pollution, endangering largely low-income neighborhoods, according to public health advocates and experts. The waste management industry promotes incinerators as a solution to PFAS waste, citing claims like Minnesota’s 99.6% emissions reduction, though independent experts warn of ongoing risks.
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