Foam used by firefighters containing chemicals that don't break down in the environment could largely be used only in emergencies under legislation Wisconsin lawmakers took up Tuesday.
State Lawmakers Pass Limits On Firefighting Foam With 'forever Chemicals'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Green Bay Press-Gazette
Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:58pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Wisconsin Brown County Green Bay
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