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.
Researchers Develop Method to Permanently Destroy Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Supply
24 Mar 2023 | EcoWatch
University of British Columbia (UBC) engineers have come up with a new water treatment that safely, efficiently and permanently removes PFAS from drinking water.
Canada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’
24 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
Researchers at a Canadian university have made a breakthrough they hope will dramatically shorten the lifespan of the thousands of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that persist in clothing, household items and the environment.
Brands worth more than €130 billion want the EU to ban PFAS chemicals
22 Mar 2023 | ChemSec
Many companies are taking a stand against PFAS chemicals as the EU invites the public to give its opinions on the proposed ban on these harmful chemicals.
Utilities see new costs in proposed PFAS water rule
22 Mar 2023 | Roll Call
Water utility groups estimated the national cost for treatment systems would exceed $3.8 billion a year.
Firefighter union sues Mass. group over toxic chemicals in protective gear
20 Mar 2023 | wbur
The International Association of Fire Fighters is suing the Massachusetts-based group that sets national standards for firefighters' protective gear.
EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
20 Mar 2023 | AP
The EPA on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer.