Long Island Group Releases Map of PFAS Chemical Use in NY, Demands Federal Clean-Up
10 Nov 2021 | WBFO NPR
The map shows where PFAS are being used at industrial facilities across the state.
States Eclipse Feds in Cleaning Up ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Soil
10 Nov 2021 | Bloomberg Law
The EPA is moving forward with a roadmap for addressing PFAS.
California Agency Sues 3M, Others Over Groundwater Contamination
9 Nov 2021 | Reuters
The complaint seeks a ruling ordering the companies to pay for investigating and cleaning up wells that have been contaminated with PFAS in Los Angeles County.
3M Fails to Overturn Regulators’ Shutdown of PFAS Production in Belgium
9 Nov 2021 | Star Tribune
In Belgium, PFAS contamination involves both the old PFOS and failure to disclose releases of newer-generation substances in the family.
Western Ky. city grapples with widespread pollution from Teflon recycler
8 Nov 2021 | APM Reports
A WFPL News investigation has found three of Shamrock Technologies’ decades-old facilities have polluted Henderson with PFAS chemicals, impacting thousands of people who work, learn and live in the area.
Groups Say That State Lawmakers Are Undermining Efforts To Protect Public From PFAS Firefighting Foam
5 Nov 2021 | Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental groups argue a permanent rule that would enforce a law banning the use of PFAS firefighting foam is just a watered down version of an emergency rule weakened by Republican lawmakers last year.
2 Charlotte Sites Part of Latest Fight to Force Companies to Clean up PFAS
4 Nov 2021 | WFAE
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has filed lawsuits against 14 manufacturers of a common fire suppressant containing PFAS used by firefighters.
Chemours Must Take More Action to Address GenX, PFAS Contamination, State DEQ Officials Say
4 Nov 2021 | The Fayetteville Observer
The consent order requires Chemours to provide permanent replacement of drinking water to residences with wells where test results show detections of GenX above 140 ppt.
Millions consuming 'invisible toxic cocktail' of cancer-linked chemicals: study
3 Nov 2021 | The Hill
Millions of Americans are unknowingly ingesting water that includes “an invisible toxic cocktail” of cancer-linked chemicals, a new survey of the nation’s tap water has found.
'Forever Chemicals' Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication
2 Nov 2021 | HealthDay
So-called "forever chemicals" might increase pregnant women's risk of a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia, researchers say.
Flanders To Launch Large-Scale Investigation into PFAS in Groundwater
2 Nov 2021 | The Brussels Times
The study will focus on detecting 36 PFAS substances in the blood of hundreds of local residents near the 3M factory at the heart of a recent pollution scandal.
EPA Withheld Reports Of Substantial Risk Posed By 1,240 Chemicals
1 Nov 2021 | The Intercept
Until recently, the agency had been making these reports available to the public. But since 2019, the EPA has only posted one of the reports to its public website.
3M PFAS Production Shut Down in Belgium By Environmental Regulators
1 Nov 2021 | The Star Tribune
It appears to be the first time any regulator globally has moved to stop production of PFAS.
EPA Withheld Reports of Substantial Risk Posed by 1,240 Chemicals
1 Nov 2021 | The Intercept
Whistleblowers speak out about the Environmental Protection Agency’s practice of routinely approving dangerous chemicals.
Why This Company is Calling Out PFAS In Single-Use Products
30 Oct 2021 | Forbes
PFAS are also on disposable plates and bowls, including eco-friendly paper products.