City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies, alleges forever chemicals in water
24 Feb 2025 | WSAV
The City of Savannah filed a lawsuit against nearly 50 companies, alleging that they have been dumping harmful chemicals known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” into the Savannah River.
France just banned PFAS. Here’s why the U.S. hasn’t.
22 Feb 2025 | The Washington Post
“In the EU, companies that manufacture and profit from chemicals must demonstrate their safety…,” Andrews said. “In the US, all chemicals are assumed safe even in the absence of data, placing the responsibility on government regulators and independent researchers to uncover harm.”
[Press Release] Emory researchers respond to community PFAS concerns in northwest Georgia
21 Feb 2025 | Emory News Center
“I could see the urgency in their questions and the weight of their concerns, which made it clear how important it was to find a way to provide them with accurate information on exposure sources, health effects, and possible clinical management,” Barr recalls.
Trump's PFAS rule rollback: What does it mean for litigation?
21 Feb 2025
Last month, the Trump administration said a rule establishing limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water will no longer be going into effect.
PFAS Levels in Birds’ Livers 180 Times Higher Than Expected
21 Feb 2025 | Technology Networks
Migratory birds have 180x more PFAS than expected, revealing hidden sources of these "forever chemicals."
Here's What You Need To Know About Next Year's Gore-Tex Products
21 Feb 2025 | Powder
Gore-Tex ditches the PFAS in their new waterproof, breathable fabrics, but hold fast to their "Guaranteed to Keep You Dry" promise.
Gore-Tex maker faces greenwashing lawsuit over PFAS
20 Feb 2025 | Escape
W.L. Gore & Associates, the company behind Gore-Tex, is facing a class action lawsuit for misleading consumers by promoting its products as environmentally friendly while still using harmful “forever chemicals."
France's parliament votes to limit use of man-made 'forever chemicals'
20 Feb 2025 | France24
France's lower-house National Assembly voted Thursday to limit the sale and production of items containing dangerous and highly polluting "forever chemicals".
[Video] Patagonia: The path to removing PFAS
19 Feb 2025 | Patagonia
That's why we knew we couldn’t be customers of these nonbiodegradable chemistries any more.
Georgia Republicans seek to shield carpet industry, cities from costly toxic PFAS lawsuits
19 Feb 2025 | AJC
As northwest Georgia’s carpet manufacturing industry faces a barrage of potentially costly lawsuits, a new proposal introduced in the state legislature would grant broad immunity to carpet companies and municipalities accused of tainting the public water supply with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Texas County Declares an Emergency Over Toxic Fertilizer
14 Feb 2025 | The New York Times
Johnson County is seeking federal assistance, saying its farmland has become dangerously contaminated with “forever chemicals” from the use of fertilizer made from sewage sludge.
Toxic legacy: Strong resistance builds over bills to ban PFAS pesticide chemicals in Maryland
14 Feb 2025 | WBALTV
There's a renewed push to outlaw more than 1,000 pesticides that contain PFAS as an active ingredient.
Should WA test human waste fertilizer for PFAS?
14 Feb 2025 | The Seattle Times
Farmers across Washington already spread thousands of tons of fertilizer from human waste on their crops each year, but there’s a major blind spot when it comes to potential contaminants.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Fight Heats Up in Kitchens
12 Feb 2025 | The Wall Street Journal
Minnesota becomes first state to prohibit the sale of cookware that contains PFAS; industry giants say their products are safe.
[Opportunities] Tell us: what have you never understood about PFAS?, Guardian community team
11 Feb 2025 | The Guardian
The Guardian is inviting you to share your questions, insights, or what you’ve always wondered about PFAS.