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Although useful, PFAS or highly fluorinated chemicals are associated with serious health harm and can remain in the environment forever.
Latest News
Saint-Gobain completes demolition of Merrimack facility embroiled in PFAS pollution scandal
7 Jul 2025 | New Hampshire Bulletin
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the multi-national corporation widely blamed for contaminating southern New Hampshire’s air and water with dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals, has finished demolishing the Merrimack manufacturing facility at the center of the controversy, the company announced Thursday.
Residents fight to hold officials accountable for water poisoning coverup: 'No one took responsibility'
4 Jul 2025 | The Cool Down
"What would happen if we lost? We would still be poisoned for the rest of our lives, and then have to pay for it."
Every Dutch person has ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
3 Jul 2025 | Politico
Out of 28 types of PFAS analyzed, the study found that at least seven kinds are present in almost everyone tested.
‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?
1 Jul 2025 | The Guardian
Forever chemicals have polluted the water supply of 60,000 people, threatening human health, wildlife and the wider ecosystem. But activists say this is just the tip of the PFAS iceberg.
Scientists discover protection from PFAS chemicals
1 Jul 2025 | BBC
A University of Cambridge study found a certain species of microbe found in the human gut could absorb various PFAS molecules and lessen its harmful effects.
Latest Science
Analysis of legacy PFAS and potential precursors in curtain, sofa, and carpet fabric samples
2 Jul 2025 | Sci Total Environ
A European survey of 30 carpets, curtains, and sofa fabrics collected in 2023 found that household textiles can carry unexpectedly high levels of PFAS, often dominated by newer short-chain compounds, confirming these everyday items as a notable indoor source of PFAS exposure.
Exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in healthcare: Environmental and clinical insights
1 Jul 2025 | Life
A review highlights that PFAS-containing plastics in many medical devices can leach into patients, especially vulnerable children, and urges safer materials, routine monitoring, and stronger regulation to curb this hidden exposure.
Temporal changes in per and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their associations with type 2 diabetes
1 Jul 2025 | Sci Rep
A 30-year Norwegian study found that blood levels of PFHpA, PFNA, PFHxS and PFHpS increased at a faster rate in people who later developed type 2 diabetes, indicating that exposure to these pollutants may play a role in the disease.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, genetic factors, and sleep health in reproductive-aged women: a cross-sectional study of the Shanghai Birth Cohort.
30 Jun 2025 | Environ Int
A Shanghai study of nearly 1,000 women found that higher blood levels of PFAS, particularly newer chlorinated alternatives and PFOS isomers, were linked to increased snoring, with genetics magnifying the risk.
Development of chemical categories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the proof-of-concept approach to the identification of potential candidates for tiered toxicological testing and human health assessment
30 Jun 2025 | Comput Toxicol
US EPA researchers mapped about 15,500 PFAS, grouped them into 128 structural categories, and pointed out the biggest data gaps—so regulators can target testing the most concerning types instead of addressing each chemical one by one.
Latest Policy
‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law
3 Jul 2025
Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on PFAS and synthetic fibres over health concerns.
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
30 Jun 2025
State Senators Gene Yaw (R) and Nick Miller (D) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2026.
Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
25 Jun 2025
The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
24 Jun 2025
In a 5-2 ruling on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate polluters who produce hazardous substances such as PFAS through the state’s toxic spills law.
Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.
Opportunities
PFAS – Challenges and Scientific Perspectives in Human Health Risk Assessment
Event: 8 Oct 2025
This international conference brings together national and international scientists and risk assessors to exchange current scientific knowledge on PFAS and to discuss challenges and advances in human health risk assessment.
SETAC North America 46th Annual Meeting - Call for Abstracts
Event: 16 Nov 2025
DATES: 16–20 November 2025 LOCATION: Portland, Oregon Abstract submissions are free until 4 June. Late-breaking science abstracts will be accepted from 9 July–20 August for a $50 rush fee.
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