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State awards $20M from 3M settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ to improve habitat, recreation
4 Jul 2026 | MPR News
“We got lots of different habitat improvement projects, both upland and water-related projects, that we're really pleased with,” he said at the media briefing. The exact dollar amount awarded to each project hasn’t been announced yet.”
Driscoll's class action alleges strawberries contain hidden PFAS forever chemicals
2 Jul 2026 | Claim Depot
David Harada, Driscoll's former U.S. and Canada food safety compliance manager, alleges management knew about pesticide compliance problems but told staff to protect the brand and preserve plausible deniability instead of fixing them.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Big Mountain Water Co. Wells
2 Jul 2026 | Flat Head Beacon
“Due to these results, [Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)] has recommended systems post public notice to inform customers of PFAS in their drinking water that are at or above MCLs,” the company stated in the June 17 notice. “Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know about your drinking water.”
Trump EPA departs from Biden-era report detailing cancer risk from ‘forever chemical’ contaminated farms
2 Jul 2026 | The Hill
“With this guidance document, they have made clear that they have no intention of regulating PFAS and sludge, and that they are going to continue to allow PFAS contaminated sludge to be spread on farmland throughout the country,” Erica Kyzmir-McKeon, director of communities and toxics at the Conservation Law Foundation. added.
NC budget sets $22M aside for new PFAS study, but moves to keep its results confidential
1 Jul 2026 | NC Newsline
It’s clear that our General Assembly’s goal here is to slow the process and to delay action to stop PFAS in drinking water sources, and hide critical information from the public, and they’re trying to tie the agency’s hands and ability to act on this pollution.
EPA approves pesticides that may be considered ‘forever chemicals,’ though it disputes that label
1 Jul 2026 | The Hill
However, definitions for which chemicals fall under this umbrella can vary, with the OECD, an organization that seeks to set international standards, taking a broader approach, while the EPA has a narrower definition.
Senate bill would accelerate development of PFAS-free firefighting gear
1 Jul 2026 | International Association of Fire Fighters
The IAFF-endorsed legislation would fund the research and development of new turnout gear that is PFAS-free, accommodates a wider range of body types, and includes a visual indicator showing when gear needs to be cleaned.
Waste companies weigh costs — and benefits — of PFAS Superfund rule
29 Jun 2026 | Waste Drive
The National Water Resources Association argued in comments on the CERCLA rule that removing PFOA and PFOS from landfill leachate “could increase costs by 400% to 800%, or $966 million and $8.2 billion per year-for municipal solid waste landfills.”
Europe’s growing PFAS reckoning tests industry and regulators alike
27 Jun 2026 | EUToday
Regulators increasingly argue that addressing them individually is both impractical and ineffective. Industry groups counter that a broad-brush approach risks sweeping away materials that currently have no viable alternatives.
The Nurse Is In: What are ‘forever chemicals’ – and why should you care?
27 Jun 2026 | The Virginian Pilot
We don’t have to be scared of PFAS — but we do have to be smart about them.
EPA’s next stormwater permit puts PFAS monitoring front and center
26 Jun 2026 | TRC
The proposed changes make PFAS monitoring a priority for most sectors and will increase monitoring costs, operational oversight and public visibility of stormwater compliance results for many industrial operators.
PFAS levels in sewage sludge put New York’s dairy and meat industry at risk
25 Jun 2026 | Sentient
According to the EPA’s risk assessment models, just one application of PFAS-contaminated sludge to farmland may expose humans to unsafe levels of PFAS when they eat some foods produced at those sites, such as beef, eggs, milk, fish, fruits and vegetables.
Chemours looks to settle federal PFAS case for $450 million. NC wasn’t at the table.
25 Jun 2026 | NC Health News
Almost immediately, though, in a response sent to the media, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson denounced what they called a “backroom deal” that leaves “virtually nothing for North Carolina.”
Lululemon is being investigated for PFAS in their activewear. Here's what it means for your health
23 Jun 2026 | Women’s Health
“This is not a panic moment. This is just a chance for us to reassess and think about making smarter choices,” says Jamie Alan, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University.
'Improperly set': Advocates say Minneapolis trash burner's PFAS limits miss long-term risks
20 Jun 2026 | Yahoo!News
Advocates argue that meeting permit requirements is not the same as proving a facility is harmless, particularly for residents who live for years near several pollution sources at once.