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Toxic Eggs and Silent Loons | Concord News
Loons in New Hampshire are facing a toxic double threat: deadly PFAS chemicals and lingering lead pollution. Researchers found alarming levels of PFAS—including PFOS—in loon eggs across the state, with Lake Winnipesaukee showing the worst contamination. These toxins, along with PCBs, DDT, and firefighting chemicals, are building up in the birds over time, potentially causing developmental issues and long-term harm. While loons are rebounding—over 860 counted last summer—their position at the top of the food chain makes them especially vulnerable. Scientists are now tracing pollution back to…
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