Costco seeks dismissal of PFAS baby wipes class action
20 Aug 2024 | Top Class Actions
Costco argues the complaint is an effort to “scare innocent parents” into believing they risk harm to their children by using the wipes.
Air and rain samples in Detroit show high levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’
16 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
A breakdown compound from refrigerants accumulates at much higher levels than other chemicals.
Governor Healey signs bill to help protect firefighters from equipment containing PFAS
16 Aug 2024 | WWLP
At a signing ceremony on Beacon Hill on Thursday Governor Maura Healey signed a bill into law meant to protect firefighters from harmful PFAS in their equipment which have been linked to higher rates of cancer.
Florida City Gets Drinking Water Warning From State Officials
15 Aug 2024 | Newsweek
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection officials have expressed concern about drinking water quality in Milton after the FDEP found that the city could introduce chemicals in the drinking water through an upcoming effluent discharge.
Eau Claire breaks ground on $20 million PFAS removal facility
15 Aug 2024 | WQOW
Construction to build a multi-million dollar water treatment facility in Eau Claire broke ground on Thursday, and when completed, it's expected to remove PFAS from our water supply.
Who’s to blame for PFAS in our drinking water? Here’s what hundreds of cities say
14 Aug 2024 | USA Today
A USA TODAY analysis of new EPA data shows local officials most frequently blame airports; utilities, such as sewage treatment plants; and military bases as likely sources of toxic "forever chemicals" in their drinking water.
US landfills are major source of toxic PFAS pollution, study finds
12 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
New research shows toxic ‘forever chemicals’ gas may escape landfills and threaten the environment.
A new law will ban added PFAS in certain consumer goods, starting in 2027
9 Aug 2024 | New Hampshire Public Radio
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a new law last Friday that will ban the sale of added PFAS in some consumer products starting in 2027, create a new standard to hold polluters accountable, and ensure that funds received by the state from PFAS litigation will be used to provide clean water for people affected by PFAS contamination.
Walz oversaw a PFAS crackdown. What would that mean for a Harris admin?
9 Aug 2024 | E&E News
Advocates hope Minnesota’s ban on “forever chemicals” could bring a new focus and drive for regulations if the Democratic ticket prevails.
State provides recommendations to Sleepy Bear owner for PFAS violation fix
8 Aug 2024 | Steamboat Pilot & Today
The owner of Sleepy Bear Mobile Home Park, located on the west side of Steamboat Springs, is seeking a new water system operator as well as solutions to address the elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” reported in April resulting in a federal water quality violation.
PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
7 Aug 2024 | The Everett Herald
Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into an aquifer.
Research reveals high levels of PFAS contamination in food supply chains
5 Aug 2024 | Food Navigator Europe
Consumption of everyday foods and drinks like eggs, rice and coffee could lead to high levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in humans, the latest research has found.
[Blog] Should I get a blood test for PFAS (“forever chemicals”)?
2 Aug 2024 | The Nerdy Girls
Testing your blood for PFAS (“forever chemicals”) is not recommended for most people. However, for the small fraction of people with a history of high PFAS exposure, the potential benefits of testing may outweigh the harms.
A chemical company wants to recycle plastics in Columbia. Neighbors worry about the impact on air quality
1 Aug 2024 | The Baltimore Banner
A Maryland-based chemical company with a history of environmental violations is planning to build a pilot plastics recycling plant within a mile of several residential neighborhoods in Columbia.
Every Fish Sample Tested in Northern Illinois Rivers Found Contaminated with PFAS
31 Jul 2024 | Technology Networks
They found fish contaminated with PFAS in every one of their 15 test sites.