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Detecting toxic PFAS with a chip-sized sensor
News
22 Apr 2020 | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PHYS.org)
The device can provide real time, point-of-use measurement data for PFOS at 0.5 ppt and the research team is working to extend this technology to detect other PFAS including PFOA, PFBA, PFBS, and GenX.
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White House moves to weaken EPA rule on toxic compounds
Policy
21 Apr 2020
The Trump White House has intervened to weaken one of the few public health protections pursued by its own administration, a rule to limit the use of a toxic industrial compound in consumer products, according to communications between the White House and Environmental Protection Agency.
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Waste type, incineration, and aeration are associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl levels in landfill leachates
Science
21 Apr 2020
Municipal solid waste/construction and demolition landfills have similar PFAS leachate levels compared to lower levels found in leachate from ash landfills.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances and anthropomorphic measures in children (ages 3–11 years), NHANES 2013–2014
Science
21 Apr 2020 | Environ. Res.
PFOS, PFHxS, and PFAS mixtures were associated with decreased height-for-age in boys.
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Modeled prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in association with child autism spectrum disorder: A case-control study
Science
21 Apr 2020 | Environ. Res.
PFHxS and PFOS were associated with increased odds of child diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
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PFAS in potable reuse: crisis or non-issue?
News
20 Apr 2020 | WWD
The potable reuse industry has been proactive in addressing a large range of constituents of emerging concern through extensive monitoring and advanced treatment systems designed to address not only regulated parameters but many others as well.
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ITRC releases PFAS technical and regulatory guidance document
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15 Apr 2020 | Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council
The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council published a guidance document that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex world of PFAS.
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Indoor exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the childcare environment.
Science
14 Apr 2020 | Environ. Poll.
Daily intake of neutral PFAS in the childcare environment via dust ingestion was accounted for 75% of the total PFAS intake.
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Evaluation of Developmental Toxicity, Developmental Neurotoxicity, and Tissue Dose in Zebrafish Exposed to GenX and Other PFAS
Science
14 Apr 2020 | Environ. Health Perspect.
Exposure to PFPeS, PFHxS, PFHpS, and PFOS resulted in physical deformities and hyperactivity.
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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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Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances discovered: One airport’s case study on assessing and communicating this emerging issue
Science
7 Apr 2020 | J. of Airport Man.
The response to PFAS water contamination emanating from an airport’s fire training area was analyzed for efficiency and impact on neighboring communities.
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Reps. Kildee, Fitzpatrick Push PFAS Priorities for 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
Policy
3 Apr 2020
U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced their priorities for the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which include requiring the EPA to create drinking water standards and listing PFOA and PFOS under both the Clean Water Act and the CERCLA Act.
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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.
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[Conference Talk] 3-generation study of metabolic disruption by pregnancy serum PFASs: Associations with abdominal and whole-body obesity in granddaughters in a 60-year follow-up of the child health and development studies cohort
Science
30 Mar 2020
Grandmothers with higher levels of serum PFAS (EtFOSAA) were significantly more likely to have granddaughters with obesity.
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[Op-ed] Hazardous chemicals and government silence — a dangerous mix
News
26 Mar 2020 | The Hill
Imagine this: More than six million Americans have drinking water that is poisoned by a group of closely related chemicals.