Defense Department Delays Cleanup of 'Forever Chemicals' NationwideThe new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks.
Source: Defense Department Delays Cleanup of 'Forever Chemicals' Nationwide (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/climate/military-defense-pfas-forever-chemicals-cleanup-delay.html)