Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here's what to do
26 Jan 2022 | CNN
Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic "forever" chemicals, called PFAS, that are linked to numerous health concerns, including liver and heart damage, immune disorders, cancer and hormone disruption, a new report found.
Maine farmers halt sales after finding ‘forever chemicals’ in soil and water
26 Jan 2022 | Bangor Daily News
The well water tested at 400 times the state’s recommended threshold for contamination.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in British otters
25 Jan 2022 | Phys.org
The study found higher concentrations of PFAS in otters close to wastewater treatment works, suggesting domestic and industrial wastewater was an important source.
[Press Release] EPA Requires Reporting on Releases and Waste Management of Certain PFAS, Including PFBS
24 Jan 2022 | EPA.gov
In addition to continuing to add PFAS to the TRI, EPA also will soon announce a series of PFAS test orders that will require PFAS manufacturers to provide the agency with toxicity data and information on PFAS.
US EPA sued over gaps in PFAS release reporting
21 Jan 2022 | C&EN
Advocacy groups are asking a federal court to force the US Environmental Protection Agency to plug what they call loopholes in two rules on reporting releases of dozens of toxic, highly persistent chemicals.
PFAS Exposure™ Now Available: First At-Home Blood Test to Detect and Measure 40+ PFAS Compounds
21 Jan 2022 | WFMZ News
Knowing the levels of PFAS in blood can help a person monitor environmental impacts to their own health.
Investigation finds evidence of PFAS in workout and yoga pants
20 Jan 2022 | Environmental Health News
One in four pairs of popular leggings and yoga pants tested have detectable levels of fluorine, an indicator of toxic PFAS, according to a new report from Mamavation.
[Press Release] EPA Sued Over PFAS ‘Secrecy’ Reporting Loopholes
20 Jan 2022 | Earthjustice
Due to recently created EPA loopholes, chemical companies and the military can keep the PFAS they produce or dump in the environment secret.
Cannabis may be a surprising solution to Maine’s ‘forever chemicals’ problem
16 Jan 2022 | BDN
It turns out that when it comes to neutralizing at least one group of toxic chemicals, the solution may be planting cannabis. Lots of it.
Michigan’s first PFAS site cleanup trial is scheduled to begin this year
12 Jan 2022 | MLive
The first civil trial to arise out of Michigan’s multi-year pursuit of cleanup at toxic PFAS contamination sites is scheduled to take place this summer.
Wolverine Worldwide PFAS Sites May Be Added To List of Nation’s Most Toxic Areas
7 Jan 2022 | MLive.com
The former Wolverine Worldwide tannery in Rockford and the company’s old dump in Belmont are being evaluated by the EPA as Superfund sites.
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in anti-fogging sprays for glasses
5 Jan 2022 | The Guardian
Anti-fogging sprays and cloths often used to prevent condensation on eyeglasses from wearing a mask or on face shields may contain high levels of potentially toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, according to a new study led by Duke University.
High Levels of PFAS Found in Anti-Fogging Sprays and Cloths
5 Jan 2022 | Phys.org
The sprays contain up to 20.7 milligrams of PFAS per milliliter of solution.
As PFAS Cases Persist, Wisconsin Takes Baby Steps Toward Regulating the Forever Chemicals
4 Jan 2022 | WUWM
The Department of Health Services proposed a combined 20 ppt standard for PFOA and PFAS that would apply to the ground, surface and drinking water.
2022 begins with little progress on PFAS contamination
3 Jan 2022 | WUWM
As of Dec. 29, the Department of Natural Resources reported 92 contamination sites.