How PFAS are entering America's water supply
25 Apr 2023 | ABC News
Synthetic chemicals are being detected in America's water supply at a rapid rate, potentially affecting millions of people over the past two decades, according to a data analysis by ABC News.
IDTechEx Examine the Use of PFAS as Low-Loss Materials for 5G Application
21 Apr 2023 | Yahoo Finance
But with certain members of the PFAS family, namely fluoropolymers like PTFE, being considered for next-gen 5G applications, how will this affect the low-loss materials market for 5G?
'Forever chemicals' known as PFAS found in SoCal water as UCI researchers study impact
21 Apr 2023 | ABC 7
Some serious health problems are linked to a few of the thousands of chemicals in the PFAS category, but more research is needed.
Protecting Lake Superior from PFAS from landfill leachate
20 Apr 2023 | WDIO
Smelting is a beloved pastime for many in the Northland, but there’s a threat lurking under the surface of Lake Superior.
West Michiganders show PFAS levels twice as high than average, study reveals
20 Apr 2023 | News Channel 3
Some West Michigan residents questioned high levels of what is known as "forever chemicals" in their drinking water since it was first identified in 2018.
Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure
14 Apr 2023 | The New York Times
PFAS exposure has been linked to a host of health risks, from cancer to fertility issues, and its prevalence in consumer goods means that PFAS are now routinely found in soil, drinking water, our homes, and our bodies.
Half of PFAS in drinking water not monitored by EPA: Study
14 Apr 2023 | CoastalReview.org
Though millions of people would qualify for drinking water protections under a nationwide proposal to limit certain chemical compounds in water sources, millions more would not, a new study concludes.
Colorado School of Mines researchers patent new process to destroy harmful PFAS "forever chemicals"
13 Apr 2023 | CBS Colorado
The School of Mine's process -- called Hydrothermal alkaline treatment -- uses an extremely hot boiling sand with a chemical reactant to eliminate PFAS without emissions.
Expert panel to discuss PFAS in firefighting gear with documentary film screening
13 Apr 2023 | Notre Dame News
The University of Notre Dame will host a screening of “BURNED: Protecting the Protectors” — a short documentary exploring the link between perfluorinated substances, known as “forever chemicals,” and decades of cancer in the firefighting community.
Where Do All the Fluoros Go? The Ins and Outs of Skiing’s PFAs Problem
13 Apr 2023 | Faster Skier
The International Ski Federation recently announced that next season will be the first where the use of fluorinated ski waxes—fluoros—will be banned at the World Cup.
EPA Standards Miss Many Chemicals in Drinking Water, Study Says
12 Apr 2023 | The Wall Street Journal
Authors say communities could still be at risk despite proposed limits on PFAS.
NRDC Analysis: Peer-Reviewed Study Finds EPA Misses PFAS Chemicals Already Present in Drinking Water
12 Apr 2023
Nearly half of the PFAS “forever chemicals” present in drinking water samples are not monitored by the U.S. EPA, according to a peer-reviewed analysis conducted by NRDC and community members in 16 states.
[Fact Sheet] Federal Drinking Water Monitoring Overlooks Many PFAS
12 Apr 2023 | NRDC
Community-led water testing finds dangerous levels of PFAS that the EPA does not test for.
US States Lining Up To Ban PFAS
12 Apr 2023 | Global Cosmetics News
Several US states are considering ushering in a ban on the use of so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
PFAS Blood Test Costs a Barrier for Many Who Fear High Exposure
10 Apr 2023 | Bloomberg Law
Blood tests measuring PFAS can help doctors manage risks for patients who have been significantly exposed to the chemicals—but the tests cost up to $600, and insurance generally doesn’t cover them.