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RAF base chemical contamination worst in UK, report says

RAF base chemical contamination worst in UK, report says
BBC Science Thursday 29 October 2026, 06:13 UTC 1 min read
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Testing at RAF Upper Heyford finds "unacceptable" levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Testing at RAF Upper Heyford finds "unacceptable" levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
RAF (ORG) UK (LOCATION) RAF Upper Heyford (ORG)
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