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.
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.