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Navy jet noise could mean long-term health impacts for Whidbey Island || by Elise Takahama :: Seattle Times

Posted by Newsbytes • Profile • 05/16/24 at 06:02PM • Community • Government • Health - Wellness - Nutrition - Aging • Public Interest • See more by Newsbytes

"A study from the University of Washington, published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, reports the noise from the Boeing EA-18G Growlers and their training drills present a “substantial risk” to two-thirds of Island County residents" More at The Seattle Times ➜
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More "forever chemicals" found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount || by Hal Bernton and Manuel Villa :: Seattle Times

Posted by Newsbytes • Profile • 12/11/22 at 10:15AM • Community • Environment - Energy - Sustainability • Health - Wellness - Nutrition - Aging • Public Interest • See more by Newsbytes

"Forever chemicals or PFAS, can increase health risks for certain cancers and other diseases when present in drinking water in minuscule concentrations measured in parts per trillion. ....... Testing has found more than a dozen Washington public water systems with detections above levels defined by the state to be suitable for long-term consumption — and widespread testing is just ramping up" Read more

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