EPA proposes some ‘forever chemicals’ be considered hazardous
2 Feb 2024 | CNN
The US EPA is proposing that it will label nine of the thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” as hazardous.
Top European Leaders Test Positive for Cancerous ‘Forever Chemicals’
31 Jan 2024 | Bloomberg
Chemicals linked to severe health issues including cancer, infertility, birth defects and immune system disruptions are everywhere and no one is safe from them — not even top politicians, according to a campaign advocating for a European Union-wide ban.
Study Finds Alarmingly High Levels of PFAS Contamination in Small Estuaries
29 Jan 2024 | EcoWatch
A new study has discovered that small coastal estuaries contain concentrations of PFAS “forever chemicals” high enough to indicate a worldwide issue.
A North Carolina PFAS factory claims its emissions fell by 99.99%. A Guardian test reveals otherwise
28 Jan 2024 | The Guardian
Chemours and state regulators say the Fayetteville Works plant has reduced air emissions, but the Guardian found levels of 'forever chemicals' as much as 30 times higher than state tests.
PFAS chemicals in turnout gear may release by wear and tear, study says
26 Jan 2024 | News Center Maine
Firefighters hope the new data could lead to PFAS-free protective equipment in the future.
[Blog] FDA’s latest study reaffirms short-chain PFAS biopersist. Now it must act.
25 Jan 2024 | Environmental Defense Fund
FDA's study reveals short-chain PFAS, once thought safe, persist in rat bodies and offspring, challenging prior safety beliefs; criticism arises as FDA permitted their use in food packaging until December 2023, prompting calls for urgent regulatory action to address public health concerns.
Connecticut suing 28 companies for PFAS in products
25 Jan 2024 | wtnh
Attorney General William Tong (D-Conn.) is suing companies for knowingly contaminating the state’s waters and natural resources.
Skiers leaving ‘forever chemicals’ on pistes, study finds
25 Jan 2024 | The Guardian
Research finds 14 different types of PFAS chemicals commonly used in ski wax on slopes in Austrian ski resorts.
[Video] CDC urges more blood testing on 'forever chemicals'
19 Jan 2024 | ABC News
A new guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend doctors consider more blood testing for PFAS.
[Video] Artificial turf contains dangerous chemicals like PFAS — and there's no way to discard it safely
19 Jan 2024 | NPR
The artificial turf in many Americans’ backyards and schools is incredibly difficult to get rid of. And it turns out there is no safe way to recycle it.
Could floating plant islands help remove PFAS from waterways in the Cape Fear Basin?
18 Jan 2024 | NC Health News
A recent study by Swedish researchers suggests that plants could play a role in purifying PFAS-contaminated wetlands.
Updated PFAS Guidance for Doctors Omits Follow-Up Tests
18 Jan 2024 | Bloomberg Law
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released clinical guidance and a related fact sheet that it updated following advice it received in a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the nation’s primary federal advisory institute.
CDC now encouraging doctors to consider more blood testing for “forever chemicals”
18 Jan 2024 | ABC News
Doctors are now being encouraged to consider more blood testing for PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” according to guidance released by the CDC.
Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’
16 Jan 2024 | NIST
NIST's follow-up study on firefighter turnout gear found over 20 types of PFAS, with increased release during wear and tear, highlighting potential health risks and prompting the need for alternative manufacturing methods to minimize PFAS exposure in protective clothing.
The Cost of Freeing Drinking Water from ‘Forever Chemicals’
15 Jan 2024 | Undark
The U.S. EPA's upcoming standard setting a maximum contaminant level of 4 parts per trillion for PFAS in drinking water is prompting utilities like the Greater Augusta Utility District in Maine to gear up for costly updates, raising concerns about the effectiveness, health impacts, and economic burden of the stringent regulation.