‘The heart of the problem’: Why hundreds of activists stormed a forever chemical plant in Lyon
3 Mar 2024 | Euronews Green
Hundreds of climate activists stormed a ‘forever chemical’ plant in Lyon, France, this weekend.
Texas farmers claim company sold them PFAS-contaminated sludge that killed livestock
1 Mar 2024 | The Guardian
Two ranches also allege biosolids with ‘forever chemicals’ ruined crops, polluted drinking water and left their properties worthless.
For thousands of common chemicals, there is ‘no safe level,’ says report
27 Feb 2024 | The Hill
In the report published Monday, scientists from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network criticized the way regulators determine the toxicity level of chemicals — and suggested that for a staggering array of common compounds, including PFAS, no dose may be safe.
EU Policy. Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns
27 Feb 2024 | euronews.green
Analysis conducted by Pesticide Action Network Europe revives debate on PFAS ban covering active substances in pesticides.
The Best PFAS-Free Running Jackets
27 Feb 2024 | Outside
We tested 16 running jackets that provide all-weather protection without containing forever chemicals. These three were our favorites.
Health scientists applaud the scrapping of controversial Indiana PFAS bill
27 Feb 2024 | Environmental Health News
The manufacturer-friendly bill would have narrowed the scope of which chemicals were considered PFAS.
Texas Farms Detail PFAS Contamination in Lawsuit Over Biosolids Fertilizer
26 Feb 2024 | Progressive Farmer
With regulation of sewage-sludge fertilizer mostly unsettled nationally, a pair of Texas farms are suing the waste recycling and biosolids company Synagro for selling fertilizer that the farmers allege has affected their health, contaminated their water supply and left their fields and livestock with dangerous testing levels of "forever chemicals."
Personal injury firms look for people exposed to PFAS from Joint Base Cape Cod
26 Feb 2024 | wbur
Across the country, more than 10,000 people — many veterans and firefighters — have joined a lawsuit over exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.
United Nations criticizes ‘forever chemical’ contamination in North Carolina
22 Feb 2024 | The Hill
“Even as DuPont and Chemours had information about the toxic impacts of PFAS on human health and drinking water, the companies continued to produce and discharge PFAS,” they said.
Frustrated Greenwich residents say not enough being done to fix toxic PFAS chemicals in water supply
22 Feb 2024 | Greenwich Time
Residents say they are frustrated by what they see as the town's piecemeal and convoluted approach to water testing and contamination, and many of them said so during a recent presentation on regulation and prohibition of toxic chemicals in the water supply.
How to talk to doctors about the potential health risks of PFAS
20 Feb 2024 | KXLY
ONeal is a nurse who lives in the area where it appears to be contaminated with PFAS. ONeal says to educate yourself, because many doctors and health providers might not be familiar with PFAS.
New study reveals diet link to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in human body
20 Feb 2024 | The Guardian
US research shows foods such as butter and processed meat are likely to increase levels of toxic PFAS in blood over time.
Skiers, including Jessie Diggins, adjust to using wax without PFAS
20 Feb 2024 | CBS News
To enforce the ban, skis are tested before races - sort of like how athletes are tested for performance enhancing drugs.
New PFAS blood test for sale for West Plains residents affected by the dangerous chemical
20 Feb 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
Quest Diagnostics is offering a PFAS blood test available to anyone 18 and older. Though costing several hundred dollars out of pocket, the service is a step toward accessibility for those at high risk of PFAS exposure.
Escalating Regulatory Measures against PFAS: A Necessity for Health and Environment
20 Feb 2024 | Medriva
While the challenges posed by PFAS are significant, the escalating regulatory measures and the advancements in technology for the detection and destruction of these chemicals provide hope.