Articles for tag: environmental contamination, Minnesota loons, Minnesota wildlife, PFAS pollution, wildlife conservation

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Minnesota Loons Face PFAS Threat

Suhail Ahmed

Just before sunrise on a glassy lake, the loon’s tremolo rides the mist like a heartbeat – and lately, that sound carries a new worry. Across Minnesota, scientists and agencies are tracking “forever chemicals” known as PFAS moving through waters where loons hunt, nest, and raise their chicks. The puzzle is both urgent and nuanced: ...