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A Database Framework for Rapid Screening of Structure-Function Relationships in PFAS Chemistry
Science
7 Jul 2020 | ChemRxiv
This paper describes a database framework that enables one to rapidly explore systematics in structure-function relationships associated with new and emerging PFAS chemistries.
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Panel of scientists recommends stronger guidelines on PFAS
News
30 Jun 2020 | Star Tribune
A panel of scientists has recommended that all forms of PFAS used in waterproofing, nonstick cookware, firefighting foams and other heat- and stain-resistant uses be classified collectively as problematic and restricted in uses.
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Scientific Basis for Managing PFAS as a Chemical Class
Science
29 Jun 2020 | ES&T L
This commentary presents a scientific basis for managing as one chemical class the thousands of chemicals known as PFAS.
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Filling gaps in science exposes gaps in chemical regulation
Policy
24 Jun 2020
The regulation of chemicals should protect public health and the environment from undue risk of harm, should promote the development and use of safer alternatives to more hazardous chemicals, and should provide the public with sufficient information to understand how well chemical risks are being managed.
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PFAS Maker 3M Pays Utility’s Legal Fees in State Regulatory Fight
News
12 Jun 2020 | Bloomberg News
Corporate giant and PFAS maker 3M Co. is underwriting a legal fight by a New Hampshire water utility to have tough new regulatory rules thrown out, an unusual partnership that has alarmed local environmental activists.
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PFAS cleanup backers face unexpected foe: water utilities
News
9 Jun 2020 | Bloomberg Law
After decades of inaction, the federal government has gotten serious about cleaning up PFAS, a class of compounds known as “forever chemicals” that have been linked to health problems and inhabit the bloodstream of nearly every American
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Foam Transition: Is it as simple as "foam out/foam in"?
News
5 Jun 2020 | The Catalyst
As an increasing number of drinking water supplies are discovered to be impacted with PFASs above levels deemed to be safe, numerous impacted communities are instigating litigation against end users and manufacturers of aqueous film forming foams and fluoroprotein foams.
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Orange County water districts consider massive lawsuit over PFAS contamination
News
22 May 2020 | The Orange County Register
The "forever chemical" is forcing the closure of dozens of wells and increased use of more expensive imported water.
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Federal grand jury wraps with no criminal charges for Chemours
News
18 May 2020 | WRAL.com
The company said that, though the federal criminal case is no longer a threat, "it is not possible at this point to predict the timing, course, or outcome of all governmental and regulatory inquiries and notices and litigation."
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DuPont CEO foresees settlements in liability cases over PFAS (1)
News
5 May 2020 | Bloomberg Law
Company seeks to ‘get out’ of PFAS cases and expects to rewrite agreement with Chemours.
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Mapping the PFAS contamination crisis
News
23 Apr 2020 | EWG News
PFAS contamination recorded at more than 1,400 locations in 49 states.
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PFAS class action lodged in Federal Court after fears water contamination has ruined property values
News
16 Apr 2020 | ABC News
It includes more than 40,000 people living near bases in South Australia.
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[Legal Analysis] Emerging Thoughts: A Principled Framework for Regulating GenX as an Emerging Contaminant as an Emerging Contaminant
Policy
8 Apr 2020
An analysis written by Miranda Goot looks at regulating GenX as an emerging contaminant by commenting on three potential legal frameworks.
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New Jersey approves drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals. Will legal battles follow?
News
6 Apr 2020 | The Intelligencer
States that previously implemented similar standards faced swift legal action from chemical companies and even the U.S. military.
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‘Dark Waters’ attorney Rob Bilott works on sequel with class action lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’
News
2 Apr 2020 | WCPO
To force companies to fund research on PFAS.