‘Forever Chemicals’ Deserve Far More EPA Scrutiny
18 Mar 2023 | Bloomberg
Compounds known as PFAS linger in our water, our soil — even our bodies. And manufacturers don’t have to prove they’re safe.
How PFAS were cleverly rebranded as ‘forever chemicals’
17 Mar 2023 | Fast Company
PFAS have been around for decades, but being branded ‘forever chemicals’ helped make knowledge about them more mainstream.
How the US will remove ‘forever chemicals’ from its drinking water
17 Mar 2023 | Nature
The EPA has proposed a strict PFAS limit, but it will take money and innovative technologies to implement the plan.
New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and investment needed to get forever chemicals out of US drinking water
16 Mar 2023 | The Conversation
Dr. Joe Charnonnet explains what the proposed guidelines would require, how water utilities could meet these requirements and how much it might cost to get these so-called forever chemicals out of U.S. drinking water.
UK ministers under pressure to tighten laws on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
16 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
Vast numbers of people drinking water with levels that would be banned in the US, research shows.
PFAS for dinner? Study of ‘forever chemicals’ build-up in cattle points to ways to reduce risks
16 Mar 2023 | The Conversation
PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, have been found just about everywhere on Earth, including in toilet paper.
US to limit PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
15 Mar 2023 | BBC
But the new rules could also cause some communities to worry about the safety of their drinking water, as PFAS is widespread, and the new treatment systems could take time to put into place, said Dr Carol Kwiatkowski of the Green Science Policy Institute.
Limiting PFAS could be expensive for WA water plants
15 Mar 2023 | The Seattle Times
The EPA’s proposal Tuesday to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water could pose steep cleanup costs for public water systems across Washington.
PFAS might be everywhere – including toilet paper – but let’s keep the health risks in context
14 Mar 2023 | The Conversation
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced new limits on the toxic “forever chemicals” – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – in drinking water.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world
13 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
Research finds waste flushed down toilets and sent to sewage plants probably responsible for significant source of water pollution.
[New Zealand] EPA proposes broad ban of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics
11 Mar 2023 | RNZ
The Environmental Protection Authority is proposing New Zealand follow Europe and ban 'forever chemicals' from cosmetics.
Revealed: The fish packed with cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’
11 Mar 2023 | Independent
Testing of “forever chemicals” in England’s wild fish has found high levels of an industrial pollutant that if eaten more than twice a year would exceed recommended EU safety guidelines.
Artificial turf potentially linked to cancer deaths of six Phillies ball players – report
10 Mar 2023 | The Guardian
The lawn replacement – largely fallen out of favor in professional sports these days – contains large amounts of toxic chemicals.
Levels of pollutant in UK fish so high eating it twice a year exceeds safe level
9 Mar 2023 | Hull Live
Testing of “forever chemicals” in England’s wild fish has found high levels of an industrial pollutant that if eaten more than twice a year would exceed recommended EU safety guidelines.
PFAS Litigation Begins ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ Turn Toward Insurers
8 Mar 2023 | Bloomberg Law
Insurance companies say they fear that PFAS is on the cusp of becoming a major issue for the industry, with the specter of health and environmental damage claims dragging them into court battles that, until now, they’ve managed to avoid.