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UN Launches $82.5M Project to Replace Toxic Airport Foams

8/21/2025

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The UN Environment Programme and ICAO initiated the $82.5 million FIRE project to eliminate PFAS firefighting foams at major African airports.
Airports in Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa will replace toxic foams with biodegradable alternatives.
The project aims to remove 4,500 tonnes of PFAS-contaminated materials, enhancing health and environmental safety.
It supports the Stockholm Convention goals, promoting global aviation safety and environmental responsibility.

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The UN Environment Programme and ICAO initiated the $82.5 million FIRE project to eliminate PFAS firefighting foams at major African airports.
Airports in Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa will replace toxic foams with biodegradable alternatives.
The project aims to remove 4,500 tonnes of PFAS-contaminated materials, enhancing health and environmental safety.
It supports the Stockholm Convention goals, promoting global aviation safety and environmental responsibility.