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“An action plan has been unveiled by the Government of Jersey to support islanders affected by historic chemical contamination near Jersey Airport.
It follows the discovery of ‘forever chemicals’, so-called because they take a long time to break down. The chemicals were once used in firefighting foam at the airport.
Islanders who were tested for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in 2022 will be offered colesevelam, a medication proven to reduce PFAS in the bloodstream, said the government.” …