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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.

USGS estimates 20% of U.S. population relies on PFAS contaminated drinking water

16 Nov 2024 | OPB

About 800,000 Oregonians might rely on private or public well water contaminated by toxic chemicals called “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, according to a federal study.

Trump EPA Pick Seen Supporting PFAS Limits, Revising Water Rules

13 Nov 2024 | Bloomberg Law

If confirmed as EPA administrator, former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) is expected to support PFAS drinking water standards and prioritize rolling back wetlands regulations.

PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 27% of Americans – study

13 Nov 2024 | The Guardian

PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for people in the US who draw water from the nation’s aquifers via private or public wells, a new federal government study estimates.

Michigan’s PFAS drinking-water limits hang in balance of Supreme Court case

13 Nov 2024 | Bridge Michigan

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could make or break rules requiring water suppliers to filter cancer-causing “forever chemicals” out of customers’ drinking water.

Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

11 Nov 2024 | Brown University

An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products, such as hair spray and nail polish, and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.

US air force backpedals claim it is not responsible for PFAS cleanup in Arizona

11 Nov 2024 | The Guardian

The US air force has backpedaled on a claim that the supreme court’s recent reversal of the Chevron doctrine shields it against regulators’ orders to clean drinking water the military polluted in Tucson, Arizona.

Wisconsin Launches Clean Water Initiative in 86 Communities

8 Nov 2024 | Civic Media

The funding, provided through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, will support projects such as replacing lead service lines and addressing contaminants like PFAS.

[YouTube Video] [PAST] NJ Solvay Settlement Public Information Session

7 Nov 2024

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted a public information session and open house on Thursday, November 7, 2024 to provide an overview of the state’s settlement and public-health protection work stemming from pollution caused by the Solvay Specialty Polymers facility in West Deptford.

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