Latest News
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
13 Jan 2025 | The New York Times
But wastewater, even after treatment, contains high levels of harmful “forever chemicals” that are already contaminating the drinking water of millions of Americans, researchers said in a study published on Monday that analyzed wastewater samples nationwide.
3M PFAS lawsuits cost billions. Insurance giant AIG doesn't want to pay
13 Jan 2025 | Fox 9
Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.
Fluorinated Drugs, a Type of PFAS, Contaminate Drinking Water for 23M in US
13 Jan 2025 | The New Lede
A new study finds the bulk of PFAS entering and exiting wastewater treatment plants is made up of fluorinated drugs.
Cookware group files lawsuit against Minnesota’s PFAS ban
13 Jan 2025 | MPR News
The Cookware Sustainability Alliance filed the complaint against Katrina Kessler, the commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The complaint seeks a declaration that Amara’s Law, which went into effect on Jan. 1, is unconstitutional and unenforceable.
Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study
10 Jan 2025 | The Guardian
Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research shows.
Minnesota dealers left with unsellable youth ATVs and dirt bikes because of PFAS ban
9 Jan 2025 | The Minnesota Star Tribune
Honda alerted showrooms about the new Minnesota law less than two weeks before it took effect. Yamaha sent out a notification after it started.
Maryland Sues Maker of Waterproof Material Gore-Tex Over Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution
6 Jan 2025 | EcoWatch
Maryland is suing W.L. Gore & Associates, the maker of Gore-Tex — a waterproof material often used in outdoor gear such as raincoats — alleging its leaders continued to use PFAS “forever chemicals” long after they learned of the chemicals’ serious health risks.
How do construction workers get exposed to PFAS? UMass Lowell lands $600K to find out
6 Jan 2025 | WickedLocal.com
“This is the first study to systematically document PFAS exposures in the construction sector,” Anila Bello said, in a statement. “We will perform a comprehensive assessment of PFAS present in workers, the sources of the exposure and how PFAS enters the body.”
Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
6 Jan 2025 | CNN
A group of potentially toxic “forever chemicals,” mostly coming from prescribed drugs, may be contaminating drinking water for millions of Americans, as wastewater treatment plants fail to remove them — and climate change may be making the situation even worse, according to a new report.
These common medications could be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into the environment
6 Jan 2025 | The Washington Post
The widespread use of pharmaceuticals in America is introducing even more toxic “forever chemicals” into the environment through wastewater, according to a study released Monday, and large municipal wastewater treatment plants are not capable of fully filtering them out.
Are PFAS in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’
3 Jan 2025 | The Guardian
Reducing exposure to the toxic blend of chemicals in everyday items is difficult – but possible.
After failed attempts, Wisconsin lawmakers will try again to address PFAS
3 Jan 2025 | Wisconsin Public Radio
Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125M set aside for PFAS contamination.
The E.P.A. Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago
2 Jan 2025 | The New York Times
The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”
Hershey class action claims candy wrappers contain PFAS
2 Jan 2025 | Top Class Actions
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups could have contaminated packaging, lawsuit claims.
Pulitzer Center series on PFAS & firefighting: A fire hose of ‘forever chemicals’
1 Jan 2025 | Maine Morning Star
Maine Morning Star in partnership with the Pulitzer Center has published a an investigative series examining the prevalence of PFAS in and from firefighting, particularly in the use of foam known as AFFF and in firefighter turnout gear.