PFAS mixtures more toxic than single compounds, suggesting higher danger
1 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Mixtures of different types of PFAS compounds are often more toxic than single chemicals, first-of-its-kind research finds, suggesting humans’ exposure to the chemicals is more dangerous than previously thought.
USGS Warns: Millions of Americans May Be Drinking Contaminated Water
30 Oct 2024
An estimated 71 to 95 million people in the contiguous United States—over 20% of the nation’s population—may depend on groundwater containing detectable levels of PFAS for their drinking water.
Maine Warns Hunters to Throw Out Deer and Turkey Meat After Tests Reveal High Levels of Forever Chemicals in Some Areas
29 Oct 2024 | Outdoor Living
As the heart of deer season approaches, Maine becomes the latest state to advise hunters against consuming venison and wild turkey contaminated by PFAS.
Petition calls on Lujan Grisham to ban PFAS in oil and gas operations
28 Oct 2024 | New Mexico Political Report
A coalition of advocacy groups delivered a petition to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week that requests a state ban on the use of PFAS chemicals in oil and gas extraction.
Map Reveals 20% Americans at Risk of 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
25 Oct 2024 | Newsweek
More than 20 percent of U.S. households may rely on drinking water sources contaminated by "forever chemicals," new research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests.
Vice President Harris supports Michigan-led plan to provide medical care for military victims of PFAS
25 Oct 2024 | Great Lakes Now
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday will publicly back plans to provide easier access to disability and medical benefits to veterans exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, while serving in the military.
USAG Ansbach starts PFAS remediation facility to extract toxins from groundwater
24 Oct 2024 | U.S. Army
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach officially started operating its state-of-the-art pump and treat facility to remove contaminated ground water at the Katterbach airfield during a ceremonial event Oct. 15.
Farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals urges state to prioritize medical testing
24 Oct 2024 | Maine Public
A Maine farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals is urging a State advisory committee to prioritize medical testing for affected citizens.
Department of the Air Force, EPA commit to collaborative action on PFAS concerns at Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site
23 Oct 2024 | Air Force
In a significant step forward in addressing concerns regarding per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site, the Department of the Air Force and the Environmental Protection Agency today committed to a cooperative framework for the ongoing remediation efforts at the site.
Delta Air Lines says it needs more time to ditch toxic PFAS firefighting foam at MSP
23 Oct 2024 | The Minnesota Star Tribune
Minnesota lawmakers gave maintenance hangars, including Delta’s, a reprieve as Sun Country, MSP make progress toward PFAS-free firefighting foam.
PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport
22 Oct 2024 | Portland Press Herald
The Portland Fire Department says the PFAS-free foam should be fully installed in the airport's 3 trucks by mid-November.
Australia to toughen rules around acceptable levels of key PFAS chemicals in drinking water under draft guidelines
20 Oct 2024 | The Guardian
Under the draft, the limit for PFOA – a compound used to make Teflon – would be lowered from 560 ng/L to 200 ng/L, based on evidence of their cancer-causing effects.
Health groups accuse state of downplaying nation's largest spill of toxic chemicals: 'Increases the distrust that people have when it comes to government'
19 Oct 2024 | Yahoo!News
At Brunswick Naval Air Station near the coast of Maine, a fire suppression system malfunctioned, spilling about 51,000 gallons of PFAS-containing foam into surface water and causing massive levels of contamination.
Utah advocates want restrictions on pesticides bringing ‘forever chemicals’ into the state
18 Oct 2024 | Idaho Capital Sun
Federal guidelines to test, treat water systems for PFAS may not be enough to protect residents, especially women, children and pregnant mothers from exposure, some doctors say.
EPA assessment of Seacoast Superfund site finds ‘unacceptable added risk’ from PFAS
18 Oct 2024 | New Hampshire Bulletin
Some surface waters and associated wetlands near a Seacoast Superfund site have an “unacceptable added risk” from accidental ingestion, according to a new risk assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency.