[Opinion] Dunleavy’s veto of ‘forever chemicals’ ban betrays Alaskans and harms our health
6 Sep 2023
With the stroke of his veto pen, Gov. Mike Dunleavy blatantly betrayed the voters of Alaska, people in communities affected by PFAS, as well as the 58 of 60 members of the Alaska State House and Senate who worked across party lines to pass a bill, House Bill 51, that would have been a significant step toward preventing further harm from these dangerous chemicals.
NH Delegation Welcomes $7.6 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Drinking Water Systems in New Hampshire
5 Sep 2023
U.S. Congresspeople Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas that the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is receiving $7,640,000 in fiscal year 2023 bipartisan infrastructure law funding to address emerging contaminants in drinking water with a focus on projects addressing PFAS.
US EPA orders toxicity tests on PFAS used in GenX
23 Aug 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency wants more data on the hazards of a member of the chemical family known as PFAS.
EPA’s new definition of PFAS could omit thousands of ‘forever chemicals’
18 Aug 2023
Agency plans a ‘case-by-case’ approach that allows for flexibility, but critics say ‘this is not a new definition – it is a lack of definition.'
U.S. Defense Department expanding PFAS cleanup at former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
17 Aug 2023
An activist says there’s been a “major shift” in the way the U.S. Department of Defense is approaching the PFAS cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan.
TRI PFAS Obligations May Expand Considerably
10 Aug 2023
The proposal will have enormous impacts on numerous companies from a compliance standpoint, as well as increase risk for future PFAS litigation.
PFAS CERCLA Expansion Comment Period Closing
4 Aug 2023
The public comment period for the CERCLA PFAS proposed rule closed on November 7, 2022, and the EPA is now undertaking a review of the comments and will have the opportunity to determine whether to modify the rule before issuing a final rule.
Could the world go PFAS-free? Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ fuels debate
1 Aug 2023
A European agency is considering sweeping restrictions on fluorinated chemicals used in jet engines, electric cars, refrigeration systems, semiconductors and many consumer products.
California, other states move to block 3M's $10.3 billion PFAS deal
26 Jul 2023
A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co. over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold the company accountable.
Dingell Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Remove PFAS from Firefighter Gear
20 Jul 2023
Bipartisan Congresspeople introduced The Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act (PFAS Alternatives Act), to support development of next-generation PFAS-free turnout gear for firefighters and better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work.
EPA Releases New Framework Addressing New PFAS And New Uses Of PFAS In The Market
18 Jul 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency announced a new framework that will impact manufacturers across the country.
EU to drop ban of hazardous chemicals after industry pressure
11 Jul 2023
Leaked documents show that as little as 1% of products containing hazardous substances could be prohibited.
[Opinion] No loopholes for polluters: Those responsible for PFAS must pay
7 Jul 2023
Now that the scope of this environmental crime has been revealed, many companies are seeking exemptions from our federal cleanup laws.
DuPont seeks US Supreme Court review after $40 million PFAS cancer verdict
30 Jun 2023
DuPont de Nemours Inc. on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether a lower court inappropriately hamstrung its defense during trial over claims that its chemicals caused cancer.
EPA Announces New Framework to Prevent Unsafe New PFAS from Entering the Market
29 Jun 2023
he framework outlines EPA’s planned approach when reviewing new PFAS and new uses of PFAS to ensure that, before these chemicals are allowed to enter into commerce, EPA will undertake an extensive evaluation to ensure they pose no harm to human health and the environment.