Ohio man asks appeals court to revive massive PFAS class action against 3M, DuPont
12 Dec 2023 | Reuters
An Ohio resident has told a U.S. appeals court its recent ruling putting an end to a massive class action lawsuit that accused 3M, Corteva Inc subsidiary E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co and other companies of putting people's health at risk by exposing them to toxic “forever chemicals” could send a dangerous message to chemical manufacturers facing similar claims, and deserves a second look.
Testing for forever chemicals in water will likely increase your water bill
11 Dec 2023 | KFYR
But while testing water might have health benefits, it could end up hitting residents in the wallet.
‘Never seen a group of substances’ like these: House lawmakers told of the perils of PFAS
8 Dec 2023 | Florida Politics
As Florida lawmakers continue efforts to keep the state’s environment clean, lawmakers heard of a possible threat that could cause harm to the state’s residents.
Gerald R. Ford Airport PFAs contamination lawsuit returned to Kent County court
6 Dec 2023 | UpNorthLive ABC
A PFAS lawsuit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority will now be executed in Kent County's 17th Circuit Court.
US EPA orders packaging firm Inhance to stop making PFAS
6 Dec 2023 | c&en
The EPA says the process, used by Inhance Technologies to treat millions of HDPE plastic containers each year, creates dangerous PFAS impurities that can leach into products stored in the treated containers.
Conservation group estimates PFAS cleanup in state drinking water would cost $208 million
4 Dec 2023 | Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Green Fire, a conservation group with a membership largely made up of former state Department of Natural Resources employees, released a report Friday that estimates the capital cost for PFAS treatment of public water systems and other sources of water would be $208 million.
U.S. tap water has a $47 billion forever chemicals problem
1 Dec 2023 | CNBC
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding some “forever chemicals” to the list of toxins that must be reported by drinking water utilities. That is going to require a lot of infrastructure investment.
Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents
1 Dec 2023 | USA Today
With no federal guidance, what is considered safe to eat varies significantly among states, most of which provide no regulation.
The story of Maine farmers impacted by PFAS is set to unfold on the silver screen
1 Dec 2023 | News Center Maine
Several farmers who first raised the alarm about PFAS chemicals will be the focus of a new short film set to premiere Dec. 9 in Los Angeles.
UN declares PFAS pollution in North Carolina a human rights violation
1 Dec 2023 | Grist
Its declaration marks the first time the international body has used such a framework to address the threat of “forever chemicals” in the U.S.
[Podcast] How PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are harming our health, with Linda Birnbaum
27 Nov 2023 | UChicago News
Linda Birnbaum explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure.
Forever Chemicals in Rainwater: A Global Threat to Human Health
26 Nov 2023 | One Green Planet
This widespread contamination underscores the urgency for immediate action and deeper research into the long-term effects of PFAS on our planet and our health.
Explore the World of PFAS With Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski
24 Nov 2023 | Technology Networks
Technology Networks invited Kwiatkowski to an Ask Me Anything session to answer your questions about PFAS and their impact on human health.
Legal Focus: PFAS litigation risks mount as EU claims rise
23 Nov 2023 | Kennedy's Law
A recent rise in PFAS-related claims led in the EU has raised questions as to whether the UK can expect to face similar litigation.
Australian dolphins have the world’s highest concentrations of ‘forever chemicals’
23 Nov 2023 | The Conversation
One young Burrunan dolphin had liver concentrations almost 30% higher than any other dolphin ever reported.