Vermont schools navigate PCB test results
Source: https://www.wcax.com/, November 21, 2023
By: Melissa Cooney
Forever chemicals are festering inside some of Vermont’s schools. PCBs were a common component in building materials used prior to 1980. They have a lot of health risks, like cancer and other illnesses.
To address the problem, the state launched a first-in-the-nation pilot program for PCBs. It’s now about a year in, with dozens of schools tasked with cleaning up the chemicals. Read more.