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Fluorotelomer Alcohol (FTOH) Emission Rates from New and Old Rain Jackets to Air Determined by Iodide High-Resolution Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Science
16 Oct 2024 | Indoor Environments
Older rain jackets released high amounts of fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) into indoor air, raising concerns about indoor PFAS exposure through clothing, and even newer “PFAS-free” jackets emitted small amounts of PFAS, likely through contamination during transport or storage.
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Serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) levels and health-related biomarkers in a pilot study of skiers in New England
Science
8 Oct 2024 | Environ Res
Ski coaches were found to have elevated levels of PFAS through ski wax exposure as well as higher cholesterol levels, suggesting a need for interventions to reduce PFAS in ski waxes and limit environmental release.
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Attorneys plan to sue Del. company under federal environmental act
News
5 Sep 2024 | WHYY.org
Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.
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Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear
Policy
26 Aug 2024
Turnout gear sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut must be free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ by 2027 and 2028.
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Amid a battle over turf plans for FDR Park, experts say claims of PFAS-free fake grass are misleading
News
25 Jul 2024 | David Gambacorta and Barbara Laker
The Inquirer asked the three turf companies the city might hire for samples of their product so we could test it. None would reply.
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Outdoor clothing brands still using ‘forever chemicals’ despite health risk
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17 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
The campaigning magazine examined 27 companies that make outdoor clothing such as fleeces, waterproof jackets, walking boots and rucksacks, and found 82% were still using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
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They’re in pans, fruit, dust – and even tap water. But can I eradicate toxic forever chemicals from my home?
News
25 May 2024 | The Guardian
One person’s attempt to reduce PFAS exposure from everyday items.
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Maine Amends Its PFAS Statute, Exempting Certain Product Categories from the Sales Prohibition and Eliminating the General Notification Requirement
Policy
24 May 2024
The legislation also creates new sales prohibitions for products with intentionally added PFAS with varying effective dates, expands the exemption of certain product categories from the prohibitions, and establishes a new reporting program for those product categories that receive a currently unavoidable use determination from MDEP.
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A multi-platform approach for the comprehensive analysis of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and fluorine mass balance in commercial ski wax products
Science
21 May 2024 | Analytica Chimica Acta
The fluorine content of ski waxes was tested, finding that while traditional analytical methods identified only a small fraction of fluorine as extractable organic fluorine, the majority remained unidentified, suggesting the presence of other PFAS not detected by standard techniques, which highlights the need for more comprehensive analysis methods in assessing PFAS exposure risks in consumer products.
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Fire chiefs eye future of gear without 'forever chemicals'
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17 May 2024 | WGAL
If you look through the aisles of the Fire Expo Show, you'll see plenty of firefighting vehicles, equipment, and tools — including gear that does not contain so-called "forever chemicals" that have been linked to cancer and other health problems.
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Forever chemicals on turf fields? Studies increase debate over synthetic vs. real grass
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16 May 2024 | WGME
While that artificial grass may look greener, some communities, including Camden Hills, have concerns about its overall impact on students and the environment.
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PFAS Explained: These Forever Chemicals Are Being Banned from a Variety of Outdoor Products. Now Gear Makers Are Scrambling
News
13 May 2024 | Outdoor Life
PFAS are poisoning America’s watersheds and will eventually be banned in several states. That will require the outdoor gear industry to make some major changes.
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Cancer-causing chemicals ban signed into law
News
8 May 2024 | Coloradoan
On May 1, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed SB24-081 Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals (PFAS), which will now prohibit the sale or distribution of certain products containing PFAS in a gradual product phaseout beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and continuing through 2028.
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‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs approve PFAS product ban
Policy
4 Apr 2024
The bill, introduced by environmentalist Nicolas Thierry, called for a ban on the manufacture, import and sale of any cosmetic product, wax product (for skis) or clothing textile product PFAS, with the exception of protective clothing for safety and civil security professionals from January 1, 2026.
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The Children’s Place dodges lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ in school uniforms
News
3 Apr 2024 | Reuters
A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit filed by an Illinois mother against The Children’s Place for allegedly selling school uniforms that contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ without proper warnings.