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Toxic PFAS Cleanups at Military Sites Face Decades of Delay

Toxic PFAS Cleanups at Military Sites Face Decades of Delay
NYT Science Wednesday 09 September 2026, 17:57 UTC By Hiroko Tabuchi 1 min read
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An email from the Pentagon to members of Congress said PFAS cleanups at nearly 243 military sites had been delayed.

An email from the Pentagon to members of Congress said PFAS cleanups at nearly 243 military sites had been delayed.
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