Researchers ‘stunned’ to find dangerous chemicals in a common produce aisle staple: ‘[This is] particularly concerning’
12 Aug 2023 | YahooNews
Ah, kale. Once a golden child among leafy greens — a 2011 talking point for Gwyneth and Ellen, a 2012 “Dish of the Year” star for Bon Appétit, and the 2014 fashion focus of a Beyoncé video — kale has since had increasing detractors alongside its defenders.
Scientists find PFAS in feminine hygiene products
11 Aug 2023 | Notre Dame News
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are sharing findings from a study on perfluorinated substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” in a wide range of feminine hygiene products.
Think International Space Station dust is obviously free of bad chemicals? Wrong
11 Aug 2023 | The Register
No one's in danger but we may need to rethink some cabin materials.
Investigation into water near 3M plant led to discovery of old and new chemicals in fish
11 Aug 2023 | Minnesota Reformer
Average PFOS concentration in Lake Rebecca fish was almost 10 times the national average.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in period underwear, tampon wrappers
11 Aug 2023 | The Washington Post
New research has found “forever chemicals” in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons and in other menstruation products.
‘This is taking too long’: California community awaits cleanup of PFAS-contaminated wells
5 Aug 2023 | Los Angeles Times
In June of last year, she was notified that her well was contaminated with high levels of harmful PFAS chemicals from the firefighting foam used during drills.
Jersey residents affected by PFAS consider legal action
4 Aug 2023 | BBC News
Jersey residents who think their health was impacted by chemicals that leaked into their water supply 30 years ago are considering a group legal action.
Chemical companies’ PFAS payouts are huge – but the problem is even bigger
3 Aug 2023 | The Guardian
3M, DuPont, Chemours and Corteva have agreed settlement in the billions for polluting drinking water with ‘forever chemicals.'
Japan's DIC makes chip materials without PFAS compounds
31 Jul 2023 | Nikkei Asia
Ink maker to supply alternatives as the ban on 'forever chemicals' looms in Europe.
How YOUR home is crawling with ‘forever chemicals’: DailyMail.com graphic reveals how no room is safe from toxic PFAS — which have been linked to cancer, infertility and birth defects
29 Jul 2023 | DailyMail.com
A flurry of concern has erupted in recent weeks over PFAS in household items.
New study finds harmful forever chemicals in seemingly ‘green’ products: ‘I would not consider that biodegradable’
29 Jul 2023 | Yahoo News
But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear.
Fond du Lac Band sues 3M and other companies over PFAS pollution
28 Jul 2023 | MPR News
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against 3M and 23 other companies over contamination of its water and fish with PFAS, so-called ‘forever chemicals.’
The best refrigerators with water filters: Reducing contaminants and understanding PFAS (forever chemicals)
28 Jul 2023 | CBS News
The CBS Essentials shopping experts have found the best refrigerators with water filters that might help reduce your intake of certain contaminants.
9 Better-For-You Sparkling Water Brands
28 Jul 2023 | delish
The reports of popular seltzer brands with high levels of PFAS chemicals have us more than a little concerned over our bubbly water habits.
Maine among 22 states to oppose $10.3 billion deal over PFAS in drinking water
27 Jul 2023 | Portland Press Herald
In a court filing, the attorneys general said it would force nearly all public water providers nationwide to participate unless they withdraw individually – even those that haven't filed suits or tested for PFAS.