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PFAS levels in 80% of Okayama townsfolk exceed U.S. guidelines
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4 Feb 2025 | The Asahi Shimbun
More than 80 percent of Kibi-Chuo residents tested for cancer-causing organic fluorine compounds in their blood had levels exceeding U.S. guidelines, according to town officials.
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Attleboro mayor to request $50M for plant to remove PFAS from drinking water
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31 Jan 2025 | George W. Rhodes
Mayor Cathleen DeSimone will be sending a request to the city council to borrow $50 million to fund a plant to remove permanent polyfluoroalkyls, or PFAS, from the drinking water supply.
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Record levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in wildlife near New Mexico base, hunters warned
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29 Jan 2025 | AP
Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, small mammals and plants at a lake near Holloman Air Force Base.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Twin Growth Discordance: New Insights from a Twin Birth Cohort Study
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29 Jan 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
Prenatal exposure to PFAS is associated with greater differences in birth weight and height between twin siblings, with non-identical twins being more affected than identical twins.
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The Critical Role of Commercial Analytical Reference Standards in the Control of Chemical Risks: The Case of PFAS and Ways Forward
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29 Jan 2025 | Environ Health Perspect
Through a PFAS case study, the authors argue that the limited availability of reference standards undermines the ability of scientists to produce independent scientific evidence needed for chemical risk governance and, thereby, prevents society from protecting people and the environment against chemical pollution.
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Anti-icing properties of polar bear fur
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29 Jan 2025 | Sci Adv
Polar bear fur naturally prevents ice buildup due to its sebum composition, reducing ice adhesion similarly to fluorocarbon coatings, and providing insights for developing environmentally friendly anti-icing materials.
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Prenatal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Relation to Antibody Titers and Infections in Childhood.
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28 Jan 2025 | Environ Res
Higher prenatal exposure to PFAS is linked to weaker immune responses in children, leading to lower vaccine antibody levels and increased risk of infections, particularly respiratory illnesses, during early childhood.
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Notorious US chemical plant polluting water with toxic PFAS, lawsuit claims
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27 Jan 2025 | The Guardian
Complaint says Chemours factory dramatized in Hollywood movie Dark Waters continues to pollute West Virginia river.
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$20 million from 3M settlement to fund outdoor projects in east metro
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27 Jan 2025 | MPR News
Money from Minnesota’s settlement with 3M over “forever chemicals” will soon be available for natural resources projects in the east Twin Cities metro.
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Apple sued for using dangerous 'forever chemicals' in Watch bands
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27 Jan 2025 | The Register
Apple has been sued for allegedly selling wristbands for its smartwatches that contain high levels of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that may be linked to harmful health effects in humans.
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Water industry strategies to manufacture doubt and deflect blame for sewage pollution in England
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27 Jan 2025 | Nature Water
Water and sewerage companies in England were found to use 22 greenwashing, disinformation, and manufacturing doubt tactics to help diminish their contributions to water pollution.
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Exploring the Chemical Complexity and Sources of Airborne Fine Particulate Matter in East Asia by Nontarget Analysis and Multivariate Modeling
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27 Jan 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
Airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in East Asia contains thousands of complex organic and inorganic chemicals, including newly identified PFAS seasonal variations are influenced by temperature and air mass origins from China, the Korean Peninsula, and surrounding seas.
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Apple defends Watch bands amid lawsuit over 'toxic' design fail
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26 Jan 2025 | MSN
The company told our sister site Tom's Guide: "Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands."
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U.S. Court Defends Nationwide Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
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25 Jan 2025 | Franklin County Free Press
Attorney General Brown emphasized the rule’s role in ensuring safer drinking water, stating, “This rule permits water systems across the country, including here in Maryland, to regulate and treat these harmful substances.” He highlighted the policy’s impact on safeguarding the health of current and future generations.
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New PFAS treatment facilities aim to clean North Carolina drinking water
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25 Jan 2025 | WRAL News
Aqua unveiled seven PFAS treatment facilities in North Carolina, aiming to remove toxic chemicals from drinking water as utilities brace for EPA regulations and potential federal policy changes.