Troops at two dozen bases exposed to toxic chemicals in drinking water
19 Dec 2022 | MilitaryTimes
The report, made public by the EWG on Thursday, found that water tested from each of the bases contained more than 70 parts-per-trillion of PFAS, the EPA’s previous cut-off for safe drinking water.
[Blog] A look back on 2022: states led the way on protecting public health from toxic chemicals
16 Dec 2022 | Safer States
By the end of 2022, bipartisan majorities in 14 states adopted at least 33 policies that are transforming our economic system to be one that better protects communities and creates incentives for industry to develop safer chemicals.
Toxic: 3M knew its chemicals were harmful decades ago, but didn’t tell the public, government
16 Dec 2022 | Minnesota Reformer
Internal documents show the Minnesota company hid the dangers for decades.
A 'complete and utter shock': Wells in an Oneida County town have 'forever chemicals' 160 times over state standards
16 Dec 2022 | Laura Schulte
Private wells in a northern Wisconsin town near Rhinelander have tested positive for "forever chemicals" at levels so high the water in them can no longer be safely consumed by residents.
[Opinion] Potential harms of Biden’s microchip boom
15 Dec 2022 | The Hill
With proper safeguards, the CHIPS and Science Act could add jobs and opportunities to communities around the country, as well as make the world a healthier place.
WA warns against eating some Lake Washington fish, citing chemicals
15 Dec 2022 | The Seattle Times
The state Department of Health is warning residents not to eat some fish in Lake Washington and two other King County lakes because they contain a chemical found in firefighting foam and other products.
With PFAS rules up in the air, MRF operators seek ways to get ahead of regulations
12 Dec 2022 | WASTECON
It’s not yet clear how future PFAS regulations will affect MRFs. Operators that want to plan ahead should keep an eye on local food packaging laws and stormwater regulations, WASTECON speakers said.
[Blog] WHO’s PFAS Guidance May Increase Global Health Inequities
12 Dec 2022 | NRDC
This fall, the WHO released, for the first time, draft guidance for developing drinking water protections from two global pollutants that are toxic at very low levels yet are found in rain, snow, and water all over the world: PFOA and PFOS.
[Press Relsease] More than 600,000 service members given ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
12 Dec 2022
More than 600,000 service members at 116 military installations were annually served water with potentially unsafe levels of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to an EWG analysis.
EPA's push to tighten PFAS reporting will benefit the state, regulators say
9 Dec 2022 | Sante Fe New Mexican
The U.S. EPA is proposing stricter rules for reporting the release of cancer-causing chemicals into the environment, a change that state regulators say would aid their efforts to combat a widespread health hazard throughout New Mexico.
DuPont loses challenge over cancer victim’s $40m verdict in PFAS case
7 Dec 2022 | Reuters
A federal appeals court has upheld a $40 million verdict for a cancer survivor who sued E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co after years of exposure to a toxic chemical that it manufactured.
‘Forever chemicals’ may pose a bigger risk to our health than scientists thought
5 Dec 2022 | ScienceNews
Growing evidence of PFAS’ danger prompts new guidance for safe drinking water and health care.
Wooden spoons and glass mugs: how to avoid toxic chemicals in your kitchen
2 Dec 2022 | The Guardian
Here’s his guide to help you find safe alternatives for your kitchen.
[Press Release] Investors with $8 trillion call for phase-out of dangerous “forever chemicals”
29 Nov 2022 | ChemSec
The world’s biggest chemical companies are turning a blind eye to the emerging global crisis.
What should I do about PFAS in my water?
28 Nov 2022 | Wisconsin Watch
A consumer guide details how people can deal with harmful PFAS in local water sources being detected nationwide, including around Wisconsin.