Prevalence of PFAS 'forever chemical' in the environment likely significantly underestimated: study
2 Dec 2024 | ABC News
The unexpected discovery of a soon-to-be banned "forever chemical" in firefighting foams previously used in Australia has prompted concerns the chemical may be significantly more widespread in the environment than once thought.
EPA PFAS monitoring and testing concludes
2 Dec 2024 | City of Austin
Today, Austin Water released results from a year’s worth of water quality testing as part of a nationwide effort by the EPA to determine the presence of PFAS in public drinking water.
Japan releases results of 1st nationwide survey of PFAS chemicals in tap water
29 Nov 2024 | NHK World Japan
The Japanese government has released the results of the first nationwide survey of the levels of certain types of PFAS in tap water.
Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’?
25 Nov 2024 | The New York Times
Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.
PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when combined, research shows
25 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Few human-made substances are as individually ubiquitous and dangerous as PFAS and microplastics, and when they join forces there is a synergistic effect that makes them even more toxic and pernicious, new research suggests.
PFAS Found in 100% of Blood Samples Among Group of Recreational Skiers
23 Nov 2024 | Boston University
Among these skiers, a new study detected the highest amount of serum PFAS concentrations in ski coaches and more experienced skiers.
Penn State will pay more than $564K after investigation into drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
23 Nov 2024 | Spotlight PA
Penn State will pay more than $564,000 toward the ongoing cleanup of contaminated drinking water affecting dozens of homes near the university’s airport in Benner Township.
Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways
23 Nov 2024 | PBS
The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country.
Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
23 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Higher usage of personal care products among pregnant or nursing women leads to higher levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in their blood and breast milk, new research shows, presenting a serious health threat to developing children.
California limits on ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS in products are effective, study says
22 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Levels in people’s blood for 37 chemicals linked to health issues declined after they were designated under Prop 65.
Whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up in Minnesota
22 Nov 2024 | CBS News
A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
Pentagon seeking to incinerate 'forever chemicals' at plant on Ohio River
21 Nov 2024 | WTAE
The East Liverpool site is one of two incinerators nationwide where the Pentagon is hoping to ship thousands of pounds of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.
FDA investigating ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood
21 Nov 2024 | The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures and public health.
What to know about microplastics, phthalates, BPA and PFAS
18 Nov 2024 | The Washington Post
We encounter these potentially toxic materials in everyday life. Here’s the difference among them.
Tests show high level of 'forever chemicals' in Montreal firefighter bunker gear
18 Nov 2024 | CBC
Tests conducted at Université de Montréal's environmental chemistry laboratory for Radio-Canada's Enquête revealed high levels of PFAS in the textiles that make up a firefighter's bunker gear, the clothing they wear when they respond to calls.