Removing harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from public water will cost billions – ways to filter water at home

www.stgeorgeutah.com— FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming. PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances […]

@GreeleyTribune—Drinking water for 268,000 Coloradans exceeds new limits on ‘forever chemicals.’ How will providers find millions to fix the water?. The 27 water systems identified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as exceeding the new standards range in size from Thornton, which serves about 155,000 customers, to Dawn of Hope Ranch, a religious retreat in Teller County that serves 55 people.

Time—How King Charles Will Mark His Return to Public-Facing Duties in a Meaningful Way. King Charles III will visit a cancer treatment center to mark a return to public-facing duties after his own diagnosis.

@Marketplace—Biden administration will award $7 billion in solar energy grants for homes. The funds will help 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households benefit from solar energy, including by lowering their electric bills.