'Forever chemicals' bill seeking to hold users liable debated in Georgia House committee
4 Mar 2025 | The Augusta Chronicle
Representatives of Georgia manufacturers asked state lawmakers Tuesday to pass legislation shielding them from lawsuits brought by victims of contamination from "forever chemicals" - known as PFAS - in their water.
Maine lawmaker wants insurance to cover PFAS blood tests for exposed communities
4 Mar 2025 | Maine Morning Star
State bureau of insurance warned the measure could raise costs for consumers.
Want to avoid forever chemicals? Here are nine of the best PFAS-free frying pans
28 Feb 2025 | The Guardian
Reducing forever chemicals in your kitchen is difficult, but possible. To help you start, we’ve rounded up the top non-toxic pans for Pancake Day and beyond.
454% over limit: Chemours accused of threatening drinking water via illegal PFAS dumps
28 Feb 2025 | Yahoo!News
A West Virginia environmental group has presented evidence indicating a chemical giant is persisting in unlawfully dumping a toxic chemical into the Ohio River amid a federal court case the group filed to stop the pollution.
New bans target PFAS in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure
26 Feb 2025 | CBC
There's less toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules elsewhere.
‘The only safe level is zero’: Trump halts PFAs limits, Lowcountry experts weigh in
26 Feb 2025 | WCSC
The Charleston Water System says it is continuing to monitor PFAS levels even as the Trump administration’s halt on federal regulations has raised concerns about the chemicals.
City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies, alleges forever chemicals in water
24 Feb 2025 | WSAV
The City of Savannah filed a lawsuit against nearly 50 companies, alleging that they have been dumping harmful chemicals known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” into the Savannah River.
France just banned PFAS. Here’s why the U.S. hasn’t.
22 Feb 2025 | The Washington Post
“In the EU, companies that manufacture and profit from chemicals must demonstrate their safety…,” Andrews said. “In the US, all chemicals are assumed safe even in the absence of data, placing the responsibility on government regulators and independent researchers to uncover harm.”
[Press Release] Emory researchers respond to community PFAS concerns in northwest Georgia
21 Feb 2025 | Emory News Center
“I could see the urgency in their questions and the weight of their concerns, which made it clear how important it was to find a way to provide them with accurate information on exposure sources, health effects, and possible clinical management,” Barr recalls.
Trump's PFAS rule rollback: What does it mean for litigation?
21 Feb 2025
Last month, the Trump administration said a rule establishing limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water will no longer be going into effect.
PFAS Levels in Birds’ Livers 180 Times Higher Than Expected
21 Feb 2025 | Technology Networks
Migratory birds have 180x more PFAS than expected, revealing hidden sources of these "forever chemicals."
Here's What You Need To Know About Next Year's Gore-Tex Products
21 Feb 2025 | Powder
Gore-Tex ditches the PFAS in their new waterproof, breathable fabrics, but hold fast to their "Guaranteed to Keep You Dry" promise.
Gore-Tex maker faces greenwashing lawsuit over PFAS
20 Feb 2025 | Escape
W.L. Gore & Associates, the company behind Gore-Tex, is facing a class action lawsuit for misleading consumers by promoting its products as environmentally friendly while still using harmful “forever chemicals."
France's parliament votes to limit use of man-made 'forever chemicals'
20 Feb 2025 | France24
France's lower-house National Assembly voted Thursday to limit the sale and production of items containing dangerous and highly polluting "forever chemicals".
[Video] Patagonia: The path to removing PFAS
19 Feb 2025 | Patagonia
That's why we knew we couldn’t be customers of these nonbiodegradable chemistries any more.