Past Events

[Public comment] US FDA developing post-market assessment process for chemicals in food

6 Dec 2024

Informational meeting on the proposal will be held on September 25, 2024. Public comment period ends on December 6, 2024

[Job] Principal Scientist at The Green Science Policy Institute

29 Nov 2024

The Green Science Policy Institute would like to hire a Principal Scientist to collaborate with and support the Executive Director and Institute team in carrying out the Institute’s mission to reduce the use of harmful chemicals for healthier products, people, and planet.

[Job] EPA Fellowship on Application of Non-Targeted Analysis of PFAS in Biota

8 Nov 2024

A research training opportunity is available at the EPA, Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Atlantic Coastal Environmental Sciences Division located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

[Webinar] Land applied biosolids and PFAS exposure

1 Nov 2024

AAAS EPI Center will host a panel of experts to discuss scientific evidence that can help address these and other decision-makers questions about PFAS in biosolids.

[Webinar] 21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop

29 Oct 2024

This webinar by the U.S. EPA is part of their Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series.

[Webinar] EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: EPA PFAS Air Emissions Measurement Methods

16 Oct 2024

The U.S. EPA will hold a webinar on PFAS air emission measurement methods.

[Hearing] Examining the Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures

26 Sep 2024

A U.S. Senate Hearing on PFAS Exposures.

[Webinar] New rulemaking aims to reduce “forever chemicals” in consumer products

25 Sep 2024

The Washington Department of Ecology is holding a hearing to gather public comments on draft PFAS rule-making.

[Webinar] PFAS: Investigating Inputs to Wastewater Treatment Plants

17 Sep 2024

Join NEWMOA for a webinar to learn about efforts to measure and address sources adding PFAS to wastewater treatment plants.

[Webinar] PFAS: Improving Risk Communication with the Public

4 Sep 2024

Join NEWMOA for a webinar to learn more about how to effectively communicate with PFAS-impacted communities.

[Webinar] PFAS Forensics: Best Practices for Unwinding Complex PFAS Sources

28 Aug 2024

Join NEWMOA for a webinar to learn more about sorting out different contributors to detected PFAS contamination.

[Webinar] PFAS: Two Emerging Issues

20 Aug 2024

Join NEWMOA for a webinar to learn more about two emerging PFAS issues: ultra-short compounds and vapor intrusion.

[Webinar] PFAS: Some Basics

7 Aug 2024

Join NEWMOA for a webinar to learn about the varied uses of PFAS and how to think about and understand precursors.

[Job for California College/University Students] Graduate Student Assistant - Environmental Health

16 Jun 2024

The California Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a graduate-level student to fill one paid student intern position.

[Conference] 2024 National PFAS Conference

10 Jun 2024

This conference series is uniquely designed to exchange information, provide support to PFAS-affected communities, and facilitate engagement across diverse sectors involved with PFAS to accelerate the protection of health and the environment.

[Call for Applicants] Two Epidemiological PhD Projects

1 May 2024

The National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark is looking for applicants for two fully financed PhD student positions.

[Job] Senior Environmental Scientist

24 Apr 2024

Biomonitoring California at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is hiring for Senior Environmental Scientist.

[Job] Research Scientist I

24 Apr 2024

Biomonitoring California at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is hiring for Research Scientist I.

[Job] Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator and a Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator

18 Mar 2024

The San Francisco Environment Department is recruiting for a Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator and a Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator, offering opportunities to leverage both people skills and scientific expertise in advancing the reduction of toxic chemicals in everyday products and advocating for safer alternatives.

[Call for Experts] WHO initiative to evaluate PFAS

19 Feb 2024

The World Health Organization is seeking experts to serve as members of an ad-hoc expert group to assist with an upcoming assessment of the risks to human health from PFAS.

[Job] Senior Research Scientist

12 Feb 2024

Biomonitoring California at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is hiring for Senior Research Scientist.

[Conference] OECD Global Forum on the Environment dedicated to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

12 Feb 2024

During this two-day event, a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, industry, non-governmental organisations, and academics, will come together to discuss various topics related to PFAS.

[Conference] Tackling PFAS pollution & Launch Knowledge Center Innovative Remediation Solutions

1 Feb 2024

Through workshops, field visits, plenty of network opportunities and interactive sessions, the region of Flanders aims to create an inspirational and international forum with many expert speakers from around the world, so that knowledge on PFAS can be exchanged and possible joint actions can be taken.

[Public Comment] Technical support to WHO's initiative to evaluate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

12 Jan 2024

The World Health Organization is seeking expressions of interest from institutions or individual(s) to conduct a landscape review on the health effects and sources of exposure to PFAS and develop a methodology for an in-depth assessment.

[Job] Ph.D. Student at the University of Delaware

31 Dec 2023

We are seeking a fully funded Ph.D. student to join Prof. Mi-Ling Li’s group at the University of Delaware to assess human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) via seafood consumption.

[Job] Notice of Recruitment for Population Health PhD Applicants in Environmental Health at Northeastern University

15 Dec 2023

Come join our growing team of environmental health researchers in the Department of Health Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

[Job] Senior Research Scientist

7 Nov 2023

As lead scientist, the Senior Research Scientist's responsibilities will include designing biomonitoring and other environmental health studies and conducting data analysis to reveal population-level exposure trends and explore disparities and sources of exposure.

[Conference] 2023 International Symposium on Alternatives Assessment

24 Oct 2023

The symposium provides an opportunity to convene the broad community of individuals working on various aspects of alternatives assessment and informed substitution programs.

[Proposal Submission] PFAS free solutions for non-stick coating for bakeware

17 Oct 2023

We are looking for proposal submissions of PFAS-free alternatives to PTFE non-stick coating solutions that can be suitable for application on bakeware products.

[Workshop] Beyond Science and Decisions: PFAS Limits: How Did We Get So Far Apart? Public Health and Policy Implications

17 Oct 2023

A multi-stakeholder approach to share information on differing PFAS/PFOA risk assessments that are supporting the development of widely different regulations. October 17-19, 2023 | Washington, DC.

[Job] Assistant Professor in Data-Driven Cell and Molecular Biology

15 Oct 2023

At Stockholm University the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, the Department of Environmental Science and the Department of Molecular Biosciences are looking to fill a position as DDLS fellow in data driven cell and molecular biology.

[Public Comment] Proposed Solvay West Deptford Plant PFAS Settlement

6 Oct 2023

Members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the proposed settlement by submitting an official comment for the record.

[Public Comment] ECHA PFAS Restriction Proposal

25 Sep 2023

ECHA is requesting public comments on proposed PFAS restrictions.

[Workshop] Advancements of Analytical Techniques for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – Second Workshop 2023

19 Sep 2023

The main goal within this workshop will be the discussion of advantages and drawbacks of current state-of-the-art methods in contrast to various novel and less well-known techniques for PFAS analytics.

[Job] SCIP Fellowship

18 Sep 2023

The SCIP Fellowship is a one-year professional development opportunity for pre-tenure faculty at U.S. institutions who identify as underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities.

[Job] Office of Research and Standards - Toxicologist

1 Sep 2023

MassDEP’s Office of Research and Standards seeks applicants with training and experience in regulatory toxicology.

FLUOROS 2023

31 Aug 2023

An International Symposium on PFAS in Idstein, Germany.

2024 National PFAS Conference

10 Jun 2023

[Public Comment] Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

30 May 2023

EPA is requesting public comment on the proposed regulation.

[Job] Environmental Analyst V - Office of Research and Standards - Boston

17 May 2023

Under the supervision of the Chief of the ORS Toxicology Division, this position conducts highly technical scientific and policy evaluations and research in the areas of toxicology, risk assessment, and exposure assessment to protect public health and the environment.

[Workshop] Free workshop on dangers of emerging contaminant scheduled for May 17

17 May 2023

Oklahoma State University Extension specialists encourage the public to attend a free seminar on May 17 covering environmental updates of PFAS, found in today’s homes that have been used in consumer and industrial applications.

[Public Comment] Non-Targeted Standard Quality Control Mixture Survey-V2

12 May 2023

Ann Knolhoff and Christine Fisher are reaching out to companies/organizations to further develop and commercialize a non-targeted standard/quality control mixture for evaluating reversed-phase liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry non-targeted analysis method performance.

[Job] Scientific Director of the Division of Translation Toxicology

1 May 2023

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Scientific Director of the Division of Translation Toxicology.

Converters Expo - Impermea Materials Booth

13 Apr 2023

Impermea Materials will be bringing live demos of some of their paper & paperboard packaging coating solutions that are plastic packaging alternatives and PFAS-free at the Converters Expo.

[Virtual] EPA Announces New England Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

11 Apr 2023

The U.S. EPA New England Regional Office is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session for New England communities to learn about and share feedback on EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

[Webinar] Restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under REACH

5 Apr 2023

Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark have proposed a REACH restriction to address the risks to the environment and human health from the manufacture, placing on the market and use of PFAS.

[Job] A Scientist or a PostDoc (Project ORDZeroPM)

1 Apr 2023

The Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Group, is looking for responsible for developing and applying a toolbox for open data on the chemical and material uses in the frame of the ETH Domain project OpenChemUses and the Horizon 2020 project “Zero Pollution of Persistent, Mobile Substances (ZeroPM).

The Future of Water and Public Health: A Conversation with Rob Bliott

24 Mar 2023

Rob Bilott will give the keynote address at the Lexington-Fayette Water Week Event.

[Public Comment] National Environmental Management Plan

28 Feb 2023

The Heads of EPAs of Australia and New Zealand have released the draft per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances National Environmental Management Plan version 3.0 for public consultation.

[Job] Safer Consumer Product Program Open House Events

23 Feb 2023

The Safer Consumer Products Program is preparing to hire multiple entry-level and advanced positions.

[Job] Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Assistant - Environment Department

23 Jan 2023

The Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Assistant is responsible for implementing environmental ordinances, assisting in data analysis and report writing, working to develop and improve online dashboards, implementing environmental programs required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and assisting program managers in projects and programs.

[Job] Assistant Professor of Flexible Packaging

23 Jan 2023

The School of Packaging at Michigan State University invites applications for a full‐time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor with 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be August 16, 2023.

2nd Annual Margo Simon Golden Memorial Webinar: PFAS in Food Packaging & Consumer Products – What Do We Know & What Can You Do?

19 Jan 2023

A panel of experts will meet to discuss PFAS in Food packaging.

Comment on the proposed rule to make products safer

18 Jan 2023

We invite you to review and comment on the proposed new Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting. The new chapter proposes restrictions and reporting requirements on specific products and chemicals.

[Job] Assistant Professor in Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants

30 Nov 2022

Stockholm University is hiring an Assistant Professor in Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants.

To Eat, or not to Eat? The Guts of PFAS Related Fish Advisories

16 Nov 2022

Listen to a talk given as part of the 2022 SETAC Annual Meeting.

Water Quality Technology

13 Nov 2022

Attorney Rob Bilott will serve as the keynote speaker at the AWWA's Water Quality Technology Conference.

[Webinar] Beyond PFAS-Free Packaging

10 Nov 2022

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition and ChemFORWARD are hosting a webinar to share results of a rigorous safer materials pilot project that goes beyond PFAS-Free.

[Webinar] PFAS Health Effects: National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Recommendations for At-Risk Populations

2 Nov 2022

This webinar featuring one of the report co-authors Dr. Laura Anderko will provide information on the principles used for framing clinician decision making when there is uncertainty in outcomes in the scientific literature, what potential health effects may be associated with exposure, recommendations for testing and clinical follow-up, and special considerations when engaging environmental justice communities.

[Webinar] New “Presumptive Contamination” Model Maps PFAS Exposure

2 Nov 2022

Researchers recently proposed a “presumptive contamination” model of identifying likely sources of PFAS exposure in the U.S.

[AAAS Webinar] Listing PFAS under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

25 Oct 2022

During this public, virtual event hosted by the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, the panelists will discuss CERCLA, the significance of listing PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances, and the process the U.S. EPA has outlined for finalizing the rule.

[Job] Green Science Policy Institute: Science and Policy Associate

15 Oct 2022

The Institute is hiring a full-time Science and Policy Associate for its North Berkeley, California office to contribute to our scientific research and policy work. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

SERDP-ESTCP Strategic Environmental PFAS Research Fellowship

15 Oct 2022

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program is offering a postdoctoral fellowship.

[Job] Post-Doctoral Scholar at The Ohio State University

15 Oct 2022

Dr. Andy May at The Ohio State University is searching for a post-doctoral scholar to work on a project sponsored by the NSF Atmospheric Chemistry Program related to the atmospheric fate of PFAS.

Dioxin 2022 - Wednesday Lunch Meeting

12 Oct 2022

During this inspirational and interactive lunchtime conversation, Linda Birnbaum, Heather Stapleton, and Arlene Blum will share stories of their own approaches that enabled their research and publications to reach a wide audience of decision-makers to benefit public health.

Dioxin 2022

9 Oct 2022

We are aiming at a scientific program that will cover prominent issues that have emerged in recent years. This will also include new aspects of persistent pollutants such as fluorinated compounds, micro-and nano-plastics, electronic wastes, and new classes of brominated flame retardants.

[Press Conference] Dangerous PFAS Chemicals in Children's School Uniforms

21 Sep 2022

You and your colleagues are invited to attend an online press conference on Sept. 21 at 1:00pm Eastern to learn about our collaborative scientific study finding PFAS in school uniforms and California legislation that will soon be signed into law by the governor banning these toxic chemicals in uniforms and other textiles.

The 9th International Contaminated Site Remediation Conference incorporating the 3rd International PFAS Conference

11 Sep 2022

Across the conference the biggest issues facing the remediation community will be completely addressed. The program brings together research and industry best practice, drawing on experience from Australian and international markets.

PFAS Global Updates 2022

7 Sep 2022

The much-anticipated fourth conference in Chemical Watch's PFAS series brings you the most up-to-date regulatory and scientific developments at global and regional level, experiences of different sectors with phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and practical case studies from many of the affected stakeholders to help you manage them in your products and supply networks.

NORMAN Workshop: Monitoring PFAS in Support of the European Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

1 Sep 2022

This workshop aims to involve policy-makers and experts from regulatory agencies, environmental research, NGOs, industry, and remediation technology suppliers. It will be arranged as a hybrid workshop with ca 100 seats available for physical participation, online video access, and an online poster session.

Webinar Briefing: Toxic Forever Chemicals & What You Can Do

26 Aug 2022

Join the NCPIRG for an educational webinar panel to learn more about PFAS, how they impact our state and what you can do.

Adelaide 2022

11 Aug 2022

Join delegates from Australia and around the world, representing all relevant areas of government, regulators, research and industry. Build professional skills at conference workshops on PFAS management, human health risk assessment, bioremediation and more.

2022 PFAS Conference

15 Jun 2022

This gathering will bring together research, community, and legislation perspectives to discuss how best to address PFAS contamination.

CFE PFAS Disposal Symposium

23 May 2022

The Cancer Free Economy Network and our event partners CHEJ and Sierra Club aim to highlight work on PFAS disposal policy and solutions, bring together community members, organizers, scientists, government officials and policy experts to discuss current and proposed solutions and begin to form principles for equitable PFAS disposal.

PFAS 101 Workshop

18 May 2022

PFAS 101 Workshop: How to keep your family safe from toxic PFAS in drinking water and consumer products

Northeast Conference The Science of PFAS: Public Health & Environment

5 Apr 2022

The Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association has partnered with others to organize a regional science conference on PFAS to ensure that local, state, and federal action to address PFAS contamination is informed by the most current and reliable science.

PFAS NPDWR Consultations and Stakeholder Engagements

5 Mar 2022

As required under the Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal Statutes and executive orders, EPA is actively engaging in multiple consultations and stakeholder engagement activities prior to proposing the NPDWR for PFAS.

[Job] Postdoctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University

3 Mar 2022

Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct EPA- and USDA-funded projects to study the occurrence, sorption, transport, plant uptake, and risk assessment of PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (PPCPs).

Updates from EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program: Implementing Executive Order 14057

2 Mar 2022

In support of President Biden’s Executive Order 14057 the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program released an update on PFAS in food packaging.

[Job] Study Coordinator and Research Assistant

3 Mar 2022

This study coordinator/research assistant position will focus on study coordination, data management, data analysis, and community engagement for novel studies of chemical exposures and toxicity.

Margo Simon Golden Tribute

20 Jan 2022

The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition presents the Margo Simon Golden Service award featuring a talk on PFAS in Food Packaging.

Canadian and US Perspectives on PFAS: A One Health Challenge

18 Jan 2022

The MSU Health & Risk Communication Center presents a series on the history, science, impact, and challenges of PFAS in the US and Canadian context.

SAB PFAS Review Panel meeting

7 Jan 2022

The EPA's Science Advisory Board will be reviewing proposals regarding PFAS.

[Job] Project Director: Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network, Bloomington, IN

31 Dec 2021

The candidate will be supervising 5-7 staff members, overseeing the operation of the six sampling sites, laboratory analyses and data production, QA/QC, communicating regularly with the EPA, producing reports and standard operating protocols, and participating in the analysis of the acquired data. The candidate will also be expected to co-author peer-reviewed papers and to advance the general research goals of the project.

[Comment Period] Regulatory Proposal: 45-Day Comment Period for PFASs in Treatments for Converted Textiles or Leathers

8 Nov 2021

The Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking public comment on the regulatory proposal to list Treatments Containing PFAS for Use on Converted Textiles or Leathers as a Priority Product.

[Job] Environmental Program Consultant

25 Oct 2021

The Division of Public Health is accepting applications for an Environmental Program Consultant., to conduct public health/toxicological risk assessments for hazardous waste throughout North Carolina using ATSDR’s guidelines.

FLUOROS Global 2021

3 Oct 2021

FLUOROS Global 2021 will provide an opportunity for multidisciplinary international exchange of information and multinational networking regarding the latest developments and scientific advances on PFAS and their adverse health impacts for humans and the environment.

Collection of Concordant Multimedia Measurements to Evaluate PFAS Human Exposure Pathways Request for Applications (RFA) and Informational Webinar

23 Aug 2021

The Agency is soliciting research that proposes and evaluates innovative protocols for measuring human exposure to PFAS chemicals in cohorts where biomonitoring is being conducted.

Virtual Event No Defense Screening

18 Aug 2021

The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network is hosting a virtual, seven-day screening, No Defense, The U.S. Military’s War on Water, by Pulitzer Prize winner Sara Ganim, to raise awareness and prompt action on the PFAS crisis occurring across the Great Lakes region.

Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes Meeting 6

11 Aug 2021

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have sponsored a study that will provide advice for clinicians about PFAS testing, such as when to test, whom to test, how to test, what to test for, and the risks of testing.

[Webinar] Safer Products for WA: Aftermarket stain and water resistance treatments and personal care products

27 Jul 2021

Safer Products for WA team will share progress in identifying safer alternatives that are feasible and available and outline potential restrictions or reporting requirements. The majority of each webinar will focus on discussion with stakeholders.

Request for Nominations for the Science Advisory Board; PFAS Review Pane

21 Jul 2021

The U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office requests public nominations of scientific experts to form a Panel to review draft EPA documents that are being developed to support EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Rulemaking for PFAS.

EWG’s Inaugural PFAS Conference

14 Jul 2021

EWG is convening our Inaugural PFAS Conference, which will bring together policymakers, scientists and marketplace leaders to share the latest developments, discuss how best to shed light on the impact of these toxic “forever chemicals” on us, and find out what is being done to address the harms PFAS cause to human health and the environment.

Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes Meeting 5

13 Jul 2021

[Webinar] PFAS in Food Packaging Alternative Assessments Webinar - Second Scope

25 May 2021

In this webinar, an alternative assessment methodology for food packaging will be discussed.

[Webinar] Safer Products for Washington: Leather and textile furnishings

18 May 2021

The Safer Products for Washington team will share progress identifying safer PFAS alternatives for leather and textile furnishings that are feasible and available and outline potential restrictions or reporting requirements.

[Webinar] Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials

13 May 2021

This one-hour presentation will introduce the Green Science Policy Institute's new report, "Building a Better World: Eliminating Unnecessary Uses of PFAS in Building Materials." Space is limited.

[Job Opportunity] PFAS Postdoc Position at UC Berkeley

23 Apr 2021

The Alvarez-Cohen and Sedlak Labs in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to focus on combined chemical and biological remediation of PFAS.

Wastewater as a Source of PFAS

6 Apr 2021

A webinar hosted by NEWMOA on the prevalence of PFAS in the environment, specifically connecting PFAS to wastewater.

CA PFAS Webinar

30 Mar 2021

The American Groundwater Trust will be hosting a webinar on PFAS contamination in California.

Solving the Challenges of PFAS

30 Mar 2021

The Royal Society of Chemistry will be holding a webinar to discuss the British strategy to identify where the chemical sciences can provide solutions to challenges associated with the management and regulation of PFAS in consumer goods and industrial processes.

Getting control of PMT and vPvM substances under REACH

25 Mar 2021

This workshop will feature case studies of selected, emerging PMT/vPvM substances that are attracting increasing attention (e.g. ChemSEC's SIN List).

Perspectives on a Class Approach to PFAS

24 Mar 2021

A webinar hosted by NEWMOA on the prevalence of PFAS in the environment and how they may be managed using the class concept.

Let’s Talk About PFAS: Taking Action to Protect Your Health

11 Mar 2021

Join scientists from STEEP for a virtual conversation on the human health effects of PFAS contaminants in drinking water.

Impact of PFAS on agricultural soil and plants: A Phoenix Webinar

10 Mar 2021

The LIFE project PHOENIX will be holding a webinar regarding the impact of PFAS on the natural world hosted by Stefano Polesello.

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Maternal Reproductive Health Impacts

9 Mar 2021

In the fifth webinar in our Generation Chemical series on the toxic environmental exposures and maternal reproductive health impacts.

Toxic Forever Chemicals In Defense Communities

9 Mar 2021

An EWG Facebook live conversation on PFAS pollution in the Department of Defense communities.

Modeling and monitoring legacy and emerging PFAS pollution at a catchment scale: A Phoenix Webinar

3 Mar 2021

The LIFE project PHOENIX will be holding a webinar regarding modeling legacy PFAS hosted by Massimo Mazzola.

Health Effects of PFAS Mixtures

2 Mar 2021

A webinar hosted by NEWMOA on the prevalence of PFAS mixtures in the environment and the risks it might pose to the public.

Beyond Science and Decisions: From Problem Formulation to Dose-Response Assessment

24 Feb 2021

A virtual workshop to advance the recommendations in the NAS (2009) report concerning issue identification (problem formulation) and all aspects of risk assessment and management, through a selection of illustrative research case studies for further development.

Management of PFAS pollution in the framework of the new Drinking Water Directive: A Phoenix Webinar

24 Feb 2021

The LIFE project PHOENIX will be holding a webinar regarding the new Drinking Water Directive hosted by Stefano Polesello.

Health Effects of Exposure to PFAS

23 Feb 2021

A webinar hosted by NEWMOA on the prevalence of PFAS in the environment and the risks it might pose to the public.

[Job opportunity] Postdoctoral Research Associate at Indiana University

1 Dec 2020

The Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network team at Indiana University is looking for a postdoctoral research associate for a two-year appointment.

German Federal Agency's International Conference: PFAS - Dealing with contaminants of emerging concern

30 Nov 2020

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and the German Environment Agency will be hosting a two-day international conference focusing on strategies on how to deal with PFAS-contaminated soil and groundwater.

[Informational Webinar] EPA's Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS Challenge

23 Nov 2020

EPA is partnering with the other stakeholders, to co-sponsor a technical challenge regarding the destruction of PFAS. The challenge asks solvers to submit detailed plans for a non-thermal way of destroying PFAS in AFFF, while creating the least amount of potentially harmful byproducts with a $50,000 prize.

National Priorities: Evaluation of Pollutants in Biosolids Request for Applications and Informational Webinar

27 Oct 2020

EPA is announcing a new funding opportunity to identify, characterize, and manage risks of known and emerging chemical pollutants found in biosolids.

Workshop on Federal Government Human Health PFAS Research

26 Oct 2020

This 2-day virtual workshop, October 26 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and October 27 (10:30 AM to 4:00 PM), will address the state of the science and ongoing federal research.

Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research

21 Oct 2020

The 2020 Food Packaging Forum Workshop will take place online in a virtual format on October 21-23, 2020, under the theme “Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research.”

CWEA PFAS Summit

21 Oct 2020

The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) will be hosting a virtual PFAS Summit.

FLUOROS 2020: An International Symposium on Fluorinated Compounds and Their Impacts on Human and Environmental Health

13 Oct 2020

An opportunity for unbiased and multidisciplinary exchange of information regarding the latest developments and scientific advances on PFAS. Participants will share the latest knowledge and resources concerning the environmental and biomedical advances on PFAS and their work towards minimizing both human exposure and environmental effects related to PFAS.

Call for Nominations: Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes

7 Sep 2020

NAS invites you to nominate experts for a committee that will provide advice that will help clinicians respond to patient concerns about testing blood or urine for exposure to PFAS.

ILSI North America Virtual Symposium on Risk Assessment of PFAS in Food

2 Sep 2020

This session will address risk characterization with a focus on exposure routes and toxicology, and will build on the first session on PFAS Analytical Methodology which was held June 23rd.

Charting a Path: PFAS Testing Methods

1 Sep 2020

Join an informal, multi-stakeholder group webinar where information sharing and discussion across manufacturers, retailers, health care organizations, governments, and NGOs provide a platform for real solutions to PFAS in food service ware and packaging applications.

Public Workshop on Food Packaging with Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)

31 Aug 2020

The California DTSC seeks input on its proposal to list plant fiber-based food packaging containing PFAS as a Priority Products under the Safer Consumer Products regulation.

ACWA 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

4 Aug 2020

The Association of Clean Water Administrators will be hosting their Annual Meeting and be covering topics related to PFAS.

[Webinar] Combining Fire and Environmental Engineering for Successful Transition to Fluorine Free Foams

21 Jul 2020

JOIFF Shared Learning Online Seminars presents a webinar on the challenges faced by the end-user on the transition to fluorine foams.

[Webinar] A problem assessment and treatment strategies event: PFAS

24 Jun 2020

The American Ground Water Trust program will be hosting a webinar about the chemistry, sampling & testing protocols, treatment technologies, cost recovery options, and the challenges of environmental persistence of contamination of PFAS.

[Webinar] Symposium: Science Gaps for Risk Assessment of PFAS in Food

23 Jun 2020

ILSI North America will be hosting a webinar concerning the status and challenges of PFAS detection and analysis, exposure routes, and toxicity mechanisms in foods and ingredients.

[Webinar] PFAS "the Forever Chemicals" Contamination in the Great Lakes Basin – A Strategic Discussion on Further Steps Around Binational Citizen Action

22 Jun 2020

Bi-national work in the Great Lakes Basin has achieved benefits in the past and this interactive webinar will explore the opportunities to work bi-nationally to protect the Great Lakes from PFAS Contamination.

[Webinar] ASDWA PFAS – Source Water Protection Guide and Toolkit

18 Jun 2020

ASDWA has published its new PFAS – Source Water Protection Guide and Toolkit and will host a webinar about its launch on June 18th, 2020 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (eastern time).

[Dissertation Defense] Chemical substitution with a life cycle perspective: The case of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in durable water repellents

12 Jun 2020

The aim of the research presented in this thesis was to support the process of substitution of side-chain fluorinated polymers in durable water repellents, that give rise to emissions of hazardous PFAS.

[Webinar] Analytical and Monitoring Methods for PFASs

11 Jun 2020

This webinar will present latest developments in analytical and monitoring methods for PFASs

Clean Water Action's Facebook Live Event: PFAS Movie

5 May 2020

Clean Water Action will be debuting their upcoming PFAS Movie, along with Q&A from California state senators and firefighters.

[Webinar] A Conversation on PFAS Contaminants

21 Apr 2020

The NARUC Committee on Water will be hosting a webinar on the history, risks, and future of regulating PFAS contaminants in the United States at the federal, state, and local levels.

[Public hearing] California DTSC: PFASs in carpets and rugs

13 Apr 2020

California's DTSC is seeking public comment on the regulatory proposal to list carpets and rugs containing PFAS as a priority product. Public hearing will be held on April 13 at 9 AM in Sacramento, CA.

Australian Land and Groundwater Association Webinar: PFAS and Health Outcomes

1 Apr 2020

The Australian Land & Groundwater Association will be hosting a webinar over PFAS and health outcomes with speaker Dr. Alan Ducatman who was involved with the C8 Health Project in West Virginia.

Northeast Conference on the Science of PFAS: Public Health & the Environment

31 Mar 2020

NEWMOA, in collaboration with others, has organized a conference to ensure that action to address PFAS contamination is informed by the most current and reliable science. There is also an open call for conference presenters, posters, and sponsors.

Workshop: Assessing the Ecological Risks of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Aqueous Film Forming Foam Sites

10 Mar 2020

This 3-hour workshop will provide an overview of ERAs for PFAS, including a state-of-the-science overview of the fate, exposure, and toxicity of PFAS in ecosystems.

[Webinar] Alternatives assessment for PFAS in food contact paper

3 Mar 2020

Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health are hosting a webinar on their alternatives assessment for PFAS in food contact paper.

[Live Stream] From PBB to PFAS: Research and Action to Address Michigan’s Large-Scale Chemical Contaminations

20 Feb 2020

The PBB to PFAS symposium will provide a unique venue for fostering collaboration between researchers and community members to prevent large-scale environmental contamination and reduce adverse health impacts of those that have occurred. While registration for in-person attendance has closed, you can still register for the Live Stream.

The PFAS film documentary "No Defense" will debut in Ann Arbor, MI

19 Feb 2020

The film focuses on the PFAS contamination problem in Oscoda, Michigan, as a case study into how the U.S. military has failed to protect human health and the environment around the nation and the world.

[Webinar] Alternatives assessment for PFAS in food contact paper

11 Feb 2020

Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health are hosting a webinar on their alternatives assessment for PFAS in food contact paper.

Webinar: Maternal and neonatal effects of in utero exposure to perfluoroalkyl ether acids in the Sprague-Dawley rat

15 Jan 2020

CEH is hosting a webinar where the EPA's Dr. Justin Conley will showcase his research on emerging PFAS compounds and mixtures.

CA DTSC: PFAS and Their Alternatives in Food Packaging Workshop

14 Jan 2020

This workshop can be attended in person or via a webcast. Please note that California's DTSC is also seeking public input on this topic.

UC Berkeley Superfund Research Program Meeting: PFAS contamination: An emerging problem in California

13 Dec 2019

UC Berkeley will be hosting a meeting of academics, investigators, collaborators and stakeholders, as well as invited experts, to dsicuss future research needs related to PFAS contamination in California.

[Peer-review] Draft NTP Technical Reports on Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of HMB and PFOA

12 Dec 2019

NTP is holding a peer-review of draft Technical Reports on toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of HMB and PFOA and will hold a webcast on Dec. 12, 2019 at 10 AM Eastern (Registration is required). Written comments are due on Nov. 20, 2019. Oral comment registration deadline is Dec. 3, 2019.

CA DTSC: Treatments Containing PFAS for Use on Converted Textiles or Leathers Workshop

9 Dec 2019

This workshop can be attended in person or via a webcast. Please note that California's DTSC is also seeking public input on this topic.

CA Water Boards Seminar and Datathon - PFAS in California: Past, Present, and Future

4 Dec 2019

CA Water Boards will be hosting a two-day seminar and datathon on PFAS with speakers from various state agencies, local and non-governmental organizations, research organizations, and others.

Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse Webinar: Firefighting foams: Practical Considerations to Going Fluorine-free

19 Nov 2019

IC2 is hosting a webinar that focuses on PFAS in firefighting foam, regulatory decisions, alternatives, and remediation, moderated by Jen Jackson of the San Francisco Department of the Environment.

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Webinar: Tackling the PFAS Problem: Can Understanding Protein Interactions Help?

31 Oct 2019

The ISTC will hold a webinar showcasing Dr. Carla Ng's research on the fate and effects of PFAS and their interactions with biological systems.

ITRC and Washington Ecology PFAS Training: Managing PFAS Contamination at Your Sites

24 Oct 2019

Washington State Department of Ecology is pleased to partner with the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) on the joint upcoming PFAS training event.

Rob Bilott Book Launch Meet and Greet

6 Oct 2019

The Green Science Policy Institute is hosting a book party to launch Rob Bilott's new book Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle against Dupont.

National Academies Workshop: Identifying Opportunities to Understand, Control, and Prevent Exposure to PFAS

26 Sep 2019

The first workshop of the Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI) will discuss human exposure to PFAS as well as innovative approaches to controlling and preventing exposure.

OECD Webinar: Finding Alternatives to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances of Concern: A Difficult and Continuing Challenge

26 Sep 2019

The webinar will present efforts, successes and challenges in eliminating per and polyfluorinated chemicals of environmental concern from the life cycle of consumer products.

NIH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Director Linda Birnbaum on Her Retirement Reception

24 Sep 2019

A capitol hill reception to honor NIH Director Linda Birnbaum Ph.D. on her retirement.

U.S. Congress Briefing: A Healthy Start for Every Child: How the Environment Influences Health & Development

24 Sep 2019

Join a scientific briefing on childhood exposure to PFAS with a welcome address and overview of current research by Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D.

WA Dept. Ecology Workshop: Safer Products for Washington

29 Aug 2019

A informational workshop on how the WA Departments of Ecology and Health plan to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5135.

The Sticky Subject of Non-Stick: Regulatory Science Challenges of Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Compounds.

20 Aug 2019

The Texas A&M Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology is pleased to announce its 2019 Annual Regulatory Science Symposium, on challenges regulating PFAS.

Environmental Risk Assessment of PFAS

12 Aug 2019

The 2019 SETAC North America Focused Topic Meeting will review new and emerging information on PFAS an formulate a roadmap for a risk assessment approach for PFAS.

[Recording & Support Documents] The US House Subcommittee on Environment Hearing: The Devil They Knew – PFAS Contamination and the Need for Corporate Accountability

24 Jul 2019

U.S. House hearing on the widespread industrial contamination of air, drinking water, ground water and food supplies across the United States with PFAS.

Toxicology Forum Session on Polymeric PFAS

8 Jul 2019

Should fluoropolymers, polymeric PFAS meeting OECD polymer of low-concern criteria, be grouped with all PFAS for regulatory purposes? Session at the Toxicology Forum 45th Annual Summer Meeting, Alexandria, VA, USA.

2019 PFAS: Second National Conference in Boston, June 10-12, 2019

10 Jun 2019

The 2019 PFAS Conference will be held in Boston, June 10-12, at Northeastern University. The significant growth in the number of contaminated sites, public awareness, public policy, scientific research, and media attention calls us to once reconvene to further protect human and environmental health.