How To Poison a Planet
Why companies must come clean over products containing ‘forever chemicals’
Everybody in Australia is exposed to PFAS. Experts say it’s time we know which products are contaminating our blood and homes.
- by Carrie Fellner
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New ‘forever chemical’ tests zero in on contamination source
Independent tests have linked PFAS contamination in the Blue Mountains to the site of a 1992 petrol tanker crash.
- by Ben Cubby and Carrie Fellner
Mark Ruffalo wanted to make a film about his life. Rob Bilott had to be convinced
The environmental lawyer reluctantly agreed to help Hollywood for one reason only.
- by Carrie Fellner
NSW parliament to hold ‘forever chemicals’ inquiry after drinking water contamination
The upper house inquiry will examine the presence of cancer-linked chemicals in drinking water following the closure of dams where PFAS were found.
- by Ben Cubby
Dramatic turnaround as state backs widespread water testing for forever chemicals
Hours after the Herald published revelations of high levels of “forever chemicals” at a dam this week, NSW Health moved to get all water utilities to screen for PFAS.
- by Ben Cubby and Carrie Fellner
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Dam faces long-term shutdown after ‘forever chemicals’ discovery
Medlow Dam in the Blue Mountains may be shut for a long period and water pumped in from Oberon after high levels of cancer-linked chemicals were found in the water.
- by Ben Cubby and Carrie Fellner
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Sydney Water threatened with lawsuit over cancer-linked chemicals in drinking water
Blue Mountains residents have expressed shock and outrage after the closure of a dam which feeds into the water supply of 50,000 people.
- by Carrie Fellner
Parliamentary inquiry called into dangers of ‘forever chemicals’
For years, cancer-linked substances have contaminated Australian homes, products and drinking water. Now a new inquiry is promising answers.
- by Carrie Fellner
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Does your bottled water contain cancer-causing forever chemicals?
The industry is moving to reassure Australian consumers, who are among the most enthusiastic drinkers of bottled water in the world.
- by Carrie Fellner
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The best water filters to protect your home from PFAS forever chemicals
The chemicals, which the US has found are likely to cause cancer, have been found in the drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians. So how do you strain them out?
- by Carrie Fellner
Only one Sydney site monitored for cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water
The premier, health minister and chief medico are all at pains to stress the safety of our water supply as authorities are monitoring just one site for carcinogenic contaminants.
- by Kate Aubusson and Carrie Fellner
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