Exposed veterans can benefit from PFAS Act
14 Oct 2023 | Times Observer
However, the vast majority of military installations across the country have been heavily contaminated with PFAS or “forever chemicals” for decades.
Blood Testing for PFAS Could Help Inform NH Residents, But Barriers Remain
13 Oct 2023 | InDepthNH.org
PFAS blood testing could be a way for people exposed to these chemicals to be proactive in their health, but barriers such as cost, accessibility, and an information deficit in the medical community make the process more challenging, medical experts and policymakers say.
Swiss drinking water is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’, research shows
13 Oct 2023 | EuroNews.Green
Samples were taken at more than 500 measuring stations. The National Groundwater Observatory found that the potentially harmful chemical additives are widespread in Switzerland’s main drinking water resource.
Maine nonprofit buys PFAS-contaminated farm to help 'forever chemicals' research
11 Oct 2023 | wbur
A nonprofit group has purchased a central Maine farm that is heavily contaminated with PFAS and is opening it up to researchers with the goal of shedding light on ways to handle "forever chemicals" on farms.
Australia moves to ban three ‘forever chemicals’ – but family of US teen say more needs to be done
7 Oct 2023 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has confirmed the federal government will now effectively ban three of the most notorious “forever chemicals” made by US manufacturer 3M by the end of this year.
Chemours is responsible for PFAS pollution, Dutch court rules
6 Oct 2023 | Chemistry World
Chemours will be held accountable for environmental damage in the Netherlands caused by releases of dangerous PFAS between 1984 and at least 1998, the Dutch district court in Rotterdam ruled in an interim decision on 27 September.
How to Reduce Your Exposure to PFAS, Part Four: Private Well Water
3 Oct 2023 | Public Health Madison and Dane County
In this final part of our four part series, we’ll explain how to test your private well water and what to do if results are concerning. How PFAS get into private well water.
'Forever chemicals' found in certain period products, researchers say
2 Oct 2023 | MedicalNewsToday
In a new study led by Graham Peaslee, PhD, a professor at Notre Dame University in Indiana, researchers said they examined period products and detected PFAS in some of them.
Federal government seeks data on company PFAS use
30 Sep 2023 | The Seattle Times
Companies from varying industries must submit more than a decades’ worth of data related to its production of items with “forever chemicals” following federal rulemaking.
EPA finalizes PFAS reporting rule
29 Sep 2023 | c&en
Agency expands the number of PFAS subject to information reporting requirements.
ECHA Receives a Large Number of Comments on PFAS Restriction Proposal
29 Sep 2023 | CHEManager
In February this year, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a proposal to ban the manufacture, use and placing on the market (including import) of the entire group of PFAS. The restriction proposal was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Dutch court rules Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS
27 Sep 2023 | Reuters
U.S. chemical company Chemours is liable for environmental damage in the Netherlands caused by PFAS chemicals between 1984 and at least 1998, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday.
Exposure to PFAS and Phenols May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
26 Sep 2023 | The ASCO Post
Investigators have discovered that significantly higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as PFAS and phenols may be present in patients with breast, ovarian, skin, and endometrial cancers, according to a recent study published in a leading journal.
3M evaluating options for PFAS manufacturing in Belgium
25 Sep 2023
3M said on Monday it was looking at options to further accelerate the stoppage of manufacturing of PFAS chemicals at its Zwijndrecht facility in Belgium and warned of a likely hit due to the continued idling of the plant.
Michigan AG Brings PFAS Lawsuit Against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority
25 Sep 2023 | JD Surpa
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed suit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority to enforce demands by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy related to alleged PFAS contamination of the regional drinking water supply caused by the airport authority.