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Fluoropolymer sorbent for efficient and selective capturing of per- and polyfluorinated compounds
Science
27 Sep 2024 | Nat Commun
A newly developed reusable polymeric sorbent, PFPE-IEX+, has been shown to efficiently capture over 98% of multiple PFAS contaminants from water sources, including drinking water and landfill leachate, with high sorption capacity and the potential for repeated regeneration.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in floor dust from different indoor environments in Australia: Levels, variation, and human exposure risks
Science
19 Sep 2024 | Chemosphere
Human exposure to PFAS through dust varies across indoor environments, with higher concentrations found in offices compared to houses and public transport vehicles.
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Scientists invent filter that can recycle PFAS into renewable batteries
News
4 Sep 2024 | ABC News
Researchers have invented a filter that removes harmful PFAS chemicals from water and recycles them in renewable batteries. University of Queensland scientists say they believe the technology will be on the market in three years.
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First report of accumulation of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in New South Wales, Australia
Science
16 Aug 2024 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
Platypuses in Australia were found to have PFOS levels in their livers ranging from less than 1 µg/kg to 1200 µg/kg, comparable to those in river otters and lower than in American mink, raising concerns about potential health impacts.
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Mullumbimby residents warned about eating homegrown produce after PFAS chemicals detected
News
6 Jun 2024 | ABC News
People living in parts of Mullumbimby, Australia, in the Byron Shire hinterland are being warned to avoid using groundwater or harvesting homegrown fruit and vegetables after PFAS chemicals were detected.
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Partitioning of PFAS to serum, tissues, eggs, and hatchlings of an Australian freshwater turtle
Science
15 Apr 2024 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Higher levels of certain PFAS were discovered in male turtles compared to females, with PFOS being the most prevalent in the turtles' tissues, while PFHxA was predominant in the surrounding water. All of the long chain PFAS were transferred from yolk to hatchling, suggesting an intergenerational effect.
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Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the planet – then kept it secret
News
4 Apr 2024 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo will feature in a new Australian documentary exposing the multibillion-dollar David and Goliath battle to hold the world’s largest chemical companies to account for decades of toxic contamination.
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Global quantification of emerging and legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in indoor dust: Levels, profiles and human exposure
Science
1 Apr 2024 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS were found in house dust across six global regions, with variations in concentration and composition likely influenced by geography and socioeconomic factors, implying potential exposure risks for toddlers, although overall health risks seem minimal.
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PFAS well testing now underway. EPA is looking for another 150 homeowners to sign up
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6 Mar 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
So far, 144 property owners with private wells have signed up for free testing from the EPA and Washington State Department of Ecology.
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Australian dolphins have the world’s highest concentrations of ‘forever chemicals’
News
23 Nov 2023 | The Conversation
One young Burrunan dolphin had liver concentrations almost 30% higher than any other dolphin ever reported.
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Turtles, toxic PFAS and quarantine: Probes target Chevron’s Gorgon
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18 Oct 2023 | WA Today
Western Australia’s environment regulator is investigating environmental failures of Chevron’s Gorgon gas project on the Barrow Island nature reserve off the Pilbara coast, to determine if the US giant has broken the law.
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Australia moves to ban three ‘forever chemicals’ – but family of US teen say more needs to be done
News
7 Oct 2023 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has confirmed the federal government will now effectively ban three of the most notorious “forever chemicals” made by US manufacturer 3M by the end of this year.
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Independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination
News
20 Sep 2023 | Australian Minister for Defence
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment with an independent review of land uses around key Defence bases impacted by PFAS contamination.
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Temporal Decline in Serum PFAS Concentrations among Metropolitan Firefighters: Longitudinal Study on Post-Exposure Changes following PFAS Foam Cessation
Science
22 Aug 2023 | Environ. Int.
After switching from AFFF to alternative firefighting foams, younger firefighters and those with minimal prior occupational PFAS exposure experienced substantially greater annual reductions in PFAS blood levels.
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Australian government reaches $132.7m class action settlement with landowners over PFAS contamination
Policy
14 May 2023
Class action suit alleged commonwealth did not adequately prevent toxic chemicals from firefighting foam contaminating soil and groundwater.