Turning the Tide on PFAS: How Statewide AFFF Takeback Initiatives Are Redefining Environmental Protection
20 Jun 2025 | Environmental Protection
Ohio, New Hampshire, and North Carolina are leading PFAS mitigation efforts with large-scale AFFF collection and destruction programs using verified supercritical water oxidation technology.
Drinking water map shows where toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are found in the UK
20 Jun 2025 | Yahoo!News
The government has launched an inquiry into ‘forever chemicals’ increasingly found in Britain’s water supply - but campaigners say not enough is being done.
PFAS (forever chemicals) are out of fire fighter gear in RI, Governor McKee signs bill
20 Jun 2025 | Environment Rhode Island
Backed by new state legislation and a partnership with Fire-Dex and Milliken, the East Providence Fire Department is using PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks
The Shifting Nature of the PFAS Regulatory Landscape
19 Jun 2025 | The National Law Review
The slow pace of study has made enforcement of rules regarding PFAS inconsistent (and the subject of legal challenges) and has caused a substantial amount of confusion and uncertainty among industry, municipalities, and consumers.
Dubuque's drinking water supply is raising red flags due to PFAS levels
19 Jun 2025 | CBS Iowa
Dubuque’s Water Department Manager says the city was first made aware of the presence of PFAS chemicals in 2022 after the Iowa Department of Natural Resources sampled and tested the water as part of the state's PFAS action plan.
Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing
18 Jun 2025 | MLive
Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it may dredge the Grand Haven inner harbor this fall as planned after reaching a compromise with state regulators to avoid certain areas suspected to contain toxic PFAS contaminants.
Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals
18 Jun 2025 | NPR
Today, the Trump administration is currently straddling the divide between the burgeoning MAHA movement and its traditional big business allies.
PFAS pollution risk grows as chemical companies ramp up production for AI chip demand
13 Jun 2025 | EHN
Semiconductor makers’ reliance on PFAS chemicals is spurring a new wave of pollution concerns as companies like Chemours and Daikin expand production to meet the artificial intelligence boom.
A faster way to screen supply chains for harmful chemicals
13 Jun 2025 | IBM
IBM’s new Safer Materials Advisor can speed up the review of thousands of chemical products for PFAS by more than four times while reducing the chance of errors.
North Georgia families sue over ‘catastrophic’ chemical contamination
13 Jun 2025 | Atlanta News First
A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses major carpet manufacturers and chemical makers of contaminating soil and water across north Georgia with toxic PFAS chemicals, exposing nearby families to what environmental experts are calling “catastrophic” levels of the dangerous substances.
PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds
12 Jun 2025 | CNN
New data shows the synthetic compounds could also be linked to a teen’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to the study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
10 Jun 2025 | Le Monde
In a letter published Tuesday in a scientific journal, a group of 20 researchers warn that 'this effort is politically and/or economically, rather than scientifically, motivated.'
Brown rice, eggs, and more: Scientists warn popular foods could be contaminated with PFAS
10 Jun 2025 | SciTech Daily
Although levels of older “forever” chemicals have declined in many foods over the past 20 years, a new study shows that drinking water, seafood, eggs, and brown rice remain significant sources of PFAS exposure for adults.
EPA standard change prompts renewed PFAS well testing near Atlantic airfield
9 Jun 2025 | News-Times
The U.S. Navy held an open-house style meeting at Atlantic Elementary School on May 22 to continue its ongoing effort to test private wells near Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Atlantic for PFAS contamination.
Fabrics Like Polyester Can Contain a Number of Chemicals That Might Impact Fertility
7 Jun 2025 | Discover Magazine
There’s definitely no downside to decreasing your exposure to these chemicals, and while clothing is likely not the largest means of exposure to things like PFAS, phthalates, and BPA, if you’re trying to get pregnant, they’re certainly a good place to start.