As the world faces climate change, population growth, and water scarcity, the reliance on treated wastewater is increasing. However, a study led by researchers at Harvard and New York University revealed high levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in wastewater samples nationwide, which are known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and links to cancer. The study found that wastewater treatment facilities are not effectively removing these chemicals, leading to contamination of drinking water supplies for up to 23 million Americans, highlighting the urgent need to address ongoing sources of PFAS contamination.
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Social Security: This Hidden Threat Could Cost the Average Retiree $4,440 Per Year
Social Security is vital for about 16 million seniors, preventing poverty annually, but faces challenges such as potential benefit cuts and a significant loss of buying power that could cost retirees over $4,000 each year. This uncertainty raises concerns about the program's future effectiveness as a financial lifeline for many Americans. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Social Security helps many older people in America have enough money to live, but there are worries...
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