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Study finds foam on Wisconsin rivers and lakes has higher PFAS levels than waters below
22 Jul 2024 | Wisconsin Public Radio
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that naturally occurring foams on state waterways have PFAS levels as much as thousands of times higher than waters that lie below.
Scientists raise concerns after study suggests dangerous chemicals are lurking in popular foods: 'They're everywhere'
22 Jul 2024 | The Cool Down
"The results definitely point toward the need for environmental stewardship, and keeping PFAS out of the environment and food chain," Dartmouth researcher and lead author Megan Romano told the publication. "Now we're in a situation where they're everywhere and are going to stick around even if we do aggressive remediation."
It’s ‘almost impossible’ to eliminate toxic PFAS from your diet. Here’s what you can do
22 Jul 2024 | The Guardian
In recent years, research has found or pointed to the presence of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in a range of staples, products, and beverages across the food system.
National PFAS Class Action Refiled, to Stay in District Court
19 Jul 2024 | Bloomberg Law
A revised class action that seeks information about the health effects of two PFAS will remain in the federal district court that partly granted the plaintiff’s request in 2022.
Ditching PFAS chemicals requires reality check, scientists argue
18 Jul 2024 | The Hill
But coordination, creative thinking and a proactive approach can help guide a speedy transition to safer materials while avoiding a “regrettable” pivot to equally harmful chemicals, researchers wrote Thursday in Science.
What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans.
16 Jul 2024 | The Washington Post
Confirmed cases of the illness remain rare, but scientists said some pans can burn off potentially harmful fumes if heated to very high temperatures.
EPA Recommends States Monitor PFAS in Locally Caught Edible Fish
11 Jul 2024 | Bloomberg Law
The EPA included PFAS for the first time alongside cyanotoxins, arsenic, lead, pesticides and other pollutants in its national guidance and recommendations for which contaminants states should monitor in their fish and shellfish advisory programs.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Ban Could Impact Millions of Americans
10 Jul 2024 | Newsweek
The proposed Pennsylvania House Bill 2238, which has not yet been passed, hopes to outlaw the use of PFAS chemicals in cleaning products, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, food packaging, infant and children's products, menstrual products, and textiles, among others, by 2027.
‘Forever chemical’ polluters land hefty contracts to meet electric vehicle battery demand
10 Jul 2024 | The Examination
Companies making battery chemicals stand accused of misleading regulators, hiding information and contaminating communities while making similar, related products.
Lithium ion batteries a growing source of PFAS pollution, study finds
8 Jul 2024 | Phys.org
Texas Tech University's Jennifer Guelfo was part of a research team that found the use of a novel sub-class of PFAS in lithium ion batteries is a growing source of pollution in air and water.
Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body
8 Jul 2024 | The Guardian
A study that researchers say highlights chemicals’ ubiquity also shows PFAS association with seafood and red meat.
How to avoid PFAS: 5 common items to avoid to minimise exposure to 'forever chemicals'
7 Jul 2024 | Euro News
PFAS have found their way into everyday consumer products, raising public concern due to their harmful effects on people's health.
Common foods linked to high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the body
5 Jul 2024 | Environmental Health News
New research reveals a significant association between the consumption of certain common foods and increased levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the human body.
Inside Sea-Tac’s efforts to clean up PFAS firefighting foams
2 Jul 2024 | The Seattle Times
Over six days, the system flushed a toxic substance from a firetruck as the department became one of the first in the nation to begin to remove firefighting foam concentrates laced with “forever chemicals.”
Government instigates nationwide survey on PFAS in Japan's tap water
1 Jul 2024 | The Japan Times
Some 12,000 water providers have been given until the end of September to report on potential water contamination with PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — chemical compounds suspected to be carcinogenic. The request was made by the environment and infrastructure ministries on May 29.