Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought
30 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Absorption through skin could be ‘significant source of exposure’ to toxic forever chemicals, study shows.
Hawaii, the EPA, the Navy, and 6:2 FTS
28 Jun 2024 | Military Poisons
The results for Adit 6 show 4,700 parts per trillion, (ppt) of 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) in groundwater. This is a frightening level.
Landfills across England could be leaking harmful toxic ooze, warn experts
28 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
More than 21,000 old sites may be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into land often left as open space.
Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
27 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds.
Costco class action alleges Kirkland fragrance-free baby wipes contain PFAS
27 Jun 2024 | Top Class Actions
Costco markets and sells Kirkland-branded fragrance free baby wipes containing unsafe levels of PFAS, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard
27 Jun 2024 | WHYY
For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.
Scientists found another way we’re exposed to ‘forever chemicals’: Through our skin
26 Jun 2024 | The Washington Post
This study adds to the limited body of evidence that proves dermal exposure to PFAS can lead to skin absorption.
National park wild boar contain five-times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat, study finds
26 Jun 2024 | Phys.org
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" nearly five-times higher than is allowed to be sold in meat for human consumption under EU law, according to a new study.
Federal custodial contracts now prioritize PFAS-free cleaning products
24 Jun 2024 | FM Link
The Biden-Harris Administration in April directed government contractors to purchase PFAS-free cleaning products for federal buildings.
Clothes, cookware, floss: Colorado law to ban everyday products with PFAS
24 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Items containing ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer risk, lower fertility, and developmental delays.
White House launches review of PFAS wastewater proposal
24 Jun 2024 | E&E News
The proposed rule would be the first to target “forever chemical” discharges from chemical and plastic plants.
EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
24 Jun 2024 | azpm
Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.
Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes
24 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
A study conducted in a human model species suggests exposure to chemicals manufactured to resist water and heat likely affect the health of offspring.
Protein bars made by No Cow contain lead and toxic PFAS, lawsuit alleges
21 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Environmental Research Center, a consumer protection non-profit, says it found ‘forever chemicals’ in eight flavors.
PFAS firefighting foam is collected in Ohio for proper disposal
20 Jun 2024 | wtap
“Depending on how you get rid of it if you use landfills you have a chance of sewer or water contamination, if you use incineration without using the proper method you have air contamination. So, the process they’ve come up with eliminates the hazards on one of those forever chemicals,” said Marietta Fire Chief, C.W. Durham.