Harris administration would rein in toxic PFAS chemicals, advocates say
28 Aug 2024 | Tom Perkins
Records of Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz instill hope that progress under Biden could be extended.
Scientists tied to chemical industry plan to derail PFAS rule on drinking water
27 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
Scientists with financial ties to industry and histories of producing controversial research to derail chemical regulations are mobilizing to attack strict new federal drinking water limits for toxic PFAS, or “forever chemicals”, documents reviewed by the Guardian reveal.
Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors
26 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic waste.
Officials say not to eat fish from these Maine bodies of water
24 Aug 2024 | WMTW
The historic use of fire-fighting foam has led to elevated PFAS levels near the former naval air base in Brunswick.
Walgreens class action alleges bandages contain harmful PFAS
23 Aug 2024 | Top Class Actions
Plaintiff Sara Sotelo filed the class action complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Aug. 14 in an Illinois county court alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
Hundreds added to list of homes impacted by PFAS in Crawford County
22 Aug 2024 | UpNorthLive
According to Grayling Charter Township officials,more than 400 homes in Crawford County have been added to the number of homes impacted by PFAS levels.
Are fluorinated drugs PFAS?
21 Aug 2024 | c&en
Proposed regulations in the European Union present an uncertain future for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals—and motivation to design greener ones.
Over 1,600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam spills into environment in Maine
21 Aug 2024 | wbur
The foam was discharged in a hangar at what's now the Brunswick Executive Airport before entering the sewer and storm water systems.
Costco seeks dismissal of PFAS baby wipes class action
20 Aug 2024 | Top Class Actions
Costco argues the complaint is an effort to “scare innocent parents” into believing they risk harm to their children by using the wipes.
Air and rain samples in Detroit show high levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’
16 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
A breakdown compound from refrigerants accumulates at much higher levels than other chemicals.
Governor Healey signs bill to help protect firefighters from equipment containing PFAS
16 Aug 2024 | WWLP
At a signing ceremony on Beacon Hill on Thursday Governor Maura Healey signed a bill into law meant to protect firefighters from harmful PFAS in their equipment which have been linked to higher rates of cancer.
Florida City Gets Drinking Water Warning From State Officials
15 Aug 2024 | Newsweek
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection officials have expressed concern about drinking water quality in Milton after the FDEP found that the city could introduce chemicals in the drinking water through an upcoming effluent discharge.
Eau Claire breaks ground on $20 million PFAS removal facility
15 Aug 2024 | WQOW
Construction to build a multi-million dollar water treatment facility in Eau Claire broke ground on Thursday, and when completed, it's expected to remove PFAS from our water supply.
Who’s to blame for PFAS in our drinking water? Here’s what hundreds of cities say
14 Aug 2024 | USA Today
A USA TODAY analysis of new EPA data shows local officials most frequently blame airports; utilities, such as sewage treatment plants; and military bases as likely sources of toxic "forever chemicals" in their drinking water.
US landfills are major source of toxic PFAS pollution, study finds
12 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
New research shows toxic ‘forever chemicals’ gas may escape landfills and threaten the environment.