Gov. DeSantis signs phaseout of toxic firefighting foam tied to cancer-causing 'forever chemicals'

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Florida is set to begin phasing out a firefighting foam long used on fuel fires as concerns grow over the PFAS compounds it contains. These forever chemicals and their links to cancer and other serious illnesses are a major concern for the officials, the community, and the firefighters forced to use them.

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