Toxic chemicals found in at-risk sea lions
8 May 2021 | Yahoo News
Cancer-causing firefighting chemicals have been found in endangered Australian sea lion and fur seal pups, sparking fears the contaminants could decimate populations further.
3M sues Michigan, seeks to invalidate PFAS drinking water rules
7 May 2021 | MLive
Michigan is the latest state with PFAS drinking water limits to face a challenge by 3M, a PFAS manufacturer.
‘Canary in a coal mine’: Scientists test alligators for PFAS chemical compounds
6 May 2021 | The Fayetteville Observer
Alligators in the lower Cape Fear River had changes in their immune system that could indicate the development of autoimmune-like diseases in response to exposure to high-levels of the contaminants.
House unanimously approves ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in consumer products
4 May 2021 | VTDigger
If enacted, this legislation would make Vermont the first state to ban PFAS chemicals from ski waxes. PFAS would also be banned in fire-extinguishing foam, food packaging, and rugs and carpets.
Flurry of PFAS actions in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration: The highlights
30 Apr 2021 | JD Supra
Many of these proposed actions could have far-reaching and significant implications for many industries and businesses.
Committee recommends stricter water standards for ‘forever chemicals’
30 Apr 2021 | Press Herald
The proposal would set an interim standard of 20 ppt for PFAS in Maine's drinking water, in line with several other New England states and lower than the current federal health advisory level.
$11.9M settlement reached in lawsuit after Parchment drinking water found with dangerous PFAS levels
30 Apr 2021 | MLive
The complaint alleged PFAS had migrated from a nearby former paper mill and its associated facilities into Parchment’s municipal water system.
PFAS paper mill settlement reflects growing trend
28 Apr 2021 | National Law Review
Just a few days ago, an $11.9 million settlement was announced in a Michigan lawsuit in which a class of approximately 3,000 plaintiffs alleged that a PFAS manufacturer and a PFAS-using paper mill contaminated drinking water supplies, thereby polluting the environment and placing nearby citizens at increased risk of adverse health effects.
[Press Release] Wendy’s announces ban on toxic chemicals in food packaging
28 Apr 2021 | Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
Company will eliminate PFAS in consumer-facing packaging in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2021—a faster timeline than competitor McDonald’s.
How US chemical industry lobbying and cash defeated regulation in Trump era
27 Apr 2021 | The Guardian
PFAS manufacturers like Chemours, 3M, DuPont, Daikin, Arkema, Solvay and the American Chemistry Council trade group also made donations to key congressional committee members as PFAS bills were debated.
People exposed to PFAS could sue for medical monitoring costs, under US legislation
23 Apr 2021 | C&EN
People who were significantly exposed to PFAS could sue makers of these chemicals to pay for health monitoring, under a bill introduced in the US Congress April 22.
'Forever chemicals’ levels in Frisco drinking water would be illegal in three other states, residents ‘shocked’
22 Apr 2021 | CBS4
Testing found Frisco's drinking water had a level of 11 ppt of PFOS and 6.2 ppt of PFOA, which would be considered too high in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York and trigger further testing requirements in Michigan.
[Press Release] Medical monitoring bill will provide justice for victims of ‘forever chemicals’
22 Apr 2021 | EWG
This bill would allow people exposed to PFAS to sue manufacturers for the cost of regular medical monitoring to detect health problems associated with the chemicals.
[Blog] CA bill to ensure safer food packaging passes in Assembly
22 Apr 2021 | NRDC
This bill would also require disclosure of the use of chemicals like PFAS and bisphenols (BPA, BPS, etc.) in cookware such as pots and pans.
New PFAS-Tox Database released
21 Apr 2021 | PFAS-Tox Database
A tool created by a collaborative group of scientists to provide an easy access to health and toxicology data on PFAS. The database currently includes 29 of the most commonly studied PFAS mapped to 15 health outcome categories.