‘Safer’ PFAS replacements in food packaging still hazardous, finds research: ‘Polymers aren’t a harmless loophole’
10 Apr 2023 | Food Navigator
Replacement PFAS thought to be safe for use in food packaging break down into toxic PFAS, according to fresh research.
US states consider ban on cosmetics with ‘forever chemicals’
7 Apr 2023 | AP News
A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS.
Toxic PFAS not necessary to make fabric stain repellent, study finds
7 Apr 2023 | The Guardian
Research found that ‘forever chemicals’ had ‘no practical benefit’ in repelling water and stains as compared with untreated fabric.
Forever chemicals’ linked to infertility in women, study shows
6 Apr 2023 | The Guardian
Those with higher levels of PFAS in their blood had 40% lower chance of conceiving within a year of trying.
$54M PFAS Settlement Approved in Toxic Chemical Dumping Lawsuits Against 3M, Wolverine Worldwide
6 Apr 2023 | AboutLawsuits.com
Plaintiffs involved in a class action lawsuit against 3M and Wolverine Worldwide will receive between $15,000 and $25,000 each as a result of the $54 million PFAS settlement.
Kentucky suing DuPont over PFAS contamination
6 Apr 2023 | wtap
Kentucky is suing DuPont alleging that the company is responsible for chemical contamination in the state.
Those ‘forever chemicals’ on our furniture don’t actually prevent stains
6 Apr 2023 | Fast Company
A new study finds PFAS in furniture ‘a clear case of nonessential use.’
Paper Bags and Compostable Food Packages May Contain Toxic Forever Chemicals, Warns Study
4 Apr 2023 | The Weather Channel
Paper bags and compostable paper bowls that carry these delicacies could be high on forever chemicals — harmful for both human health as well as the environment, warns a study led by an international team of researchers.
Not only are PFAS toxic — they’re bad at their job when applied to furniture: Study
4 Apr 2023 | Environmental Health News
The group of chemicals referred to as PFAS are known for their ability to repel water and stains from fabric, but a new study found that treatments containing PFAS had a low impact on protecting furniture fabrics and that the fabric type did more to prevent stains.
Lawsuit: Judge favors EPA over organizations seeking studies on 54 PFAS effects
1 Apr 2023 | Port City Daily
Federal Judge Richard Myers did not side with a group of nonprofits attempting to hold Chemours accountable to fund studies on the effects of PFAS on human health.
Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
30 Mar 2023 | CBS News
There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat.
Fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS
29 Mar 2023 | C&EN
Study suggests polymers with fluorinated side chains degrade into toxic fluorotelomer alcohols.
Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says
27 Mar 2023 | CNN
Potentially toxic chemicals found in everyday products, including fast-food wrappers, makeup and carpeting, are altering hormonal and metabolic pathways needed for human growth and development, according to a new study.
Report: Texas fracking is exacerbating the PFAS crisis
27 Mar 2023 | Grist
A "staggering volume" of PFAS are being injected into fracked wells.
NFPA responds to lawsuit filed over safety gear health concerns
27 Mar 2023 | Western Mass News
The National Fire Protection Association is defending its organization following a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts last week by a firefighter’s union.