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Residents fight to hold officials accountable for water poisoning coverup: 'No one took responsibility'
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4 Jul 2025 | The Cool Down
"What would happen if we lost? We would still be poisoned for the rest of our lives, and then have to pay for it."
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Every Dutch person has ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
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3 Jul 2025 | Politico
Out of 28 types of PFAS analyzed, the study found that at least seven kinds are present in almost everyone tested.
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‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?
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1 Jul 2025 | The Guardian
Forever chemicals have polluted the water supply of 60,000 people, threatening human health, wildlife and the wider ecosystem. But activists say this is just the tip of the PFAS iceberg.
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High levels of PFAS found in Great Bay foam prompts advisory to avoid contact
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1 Jul 2025 | News Center Maine
Results from samples taken from Great Bay showed PFAS levels in the foam were up to 70 times higher than those in the water just beneath it.
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Cadillac hosts resource fair to tackle PFAS water concerns
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30 Jun 2025 | UpNorthLive
Amid growing concerns over PFAS contamination, a resource fair was held in downtown Cadillac, Michigan, bringing together various groups dedicated to finding solutions for the community's water quality issues.
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“PFAS are everywhere” – Fears growing about PFAS in pesticides
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28 Jun 2025 | Meg Wilcox
Blazer suspects that the PFAS pesticides are running off farm fields into waterways, where they may be contributing to a range of parasitic, viral and bacterial infections in fish that signal compromised immune functions.
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New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested
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27 Jun 2025 | Lisa John Rogers
The non-profit group Waterkeeper Alliance announced the results of a study conducted across 19 states, which revealed PFAS contamination in 98% of the waterways tested.
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More Maine water bodies have PFAS-contaminated fish, CDC warns
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27 Jun 2025 | Bangir Daily News
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention added six entries to a growing list of Maine water bodies where fishing is not recommended because of high levels of toxic “forever chemicals.”
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3 Japanese sentenced to prison over PFAS pollution in Italy
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27 Jun 2025 | The Asahi Shimbun
Eleven individuals, including three Japanese nationals, were sentenced to prison over chemical pollution caused by a former Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary that contaminated groundwater and rivers, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
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Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
Policy
25 Jun 2025
The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.
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Leachability of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in metal recycling streams
Science
25 Jun 2025 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Automotive shredder residue, the mixed waste left after salvaging metal from cars, contains a suite of PFAS compounds that lab tests show readily leach into water, making it a persistent source of contamination in storm-water runoff and landfill leachate.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
Policy
24 Jun 2025
In a 5-2 ruling on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate polluters who produce hazardous substances such as PFAS through the state’s toxic spills law.
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Enhanced immobilisation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using a combination of sorbents and plants: A controlled rainfall simulation study
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23 Jun 2025 | Sci. Total Environ.
Lab tests show that mixing PFAS-tainted soil with powdered activated carbon and planting hardy ryegrass on top prevented about 90% of the PFAS from being washed away by heavy rain, pointing to a simple, inexpensive way to keep PFAS out of nearby waterways.
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Assessing contamination and risk profiles of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances across various types of water in South Africa: trends over the past decade (2014–2024)
Science
23 Jun 2025 | Emerging Contaminants
Across South Africa, surface waters and wastewater often contain PFOA and other PFAS at levels as high as 420 ng/L, creating serious ecological risks even though indirect human exposure through irrigated crops is currently minimal, underscoring the need for tougher regulation and better water treatment.
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Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
Policy
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.