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.
‘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.