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Western Ky. city grapples with widespread pollution from Teflon recycler
News
8 Nov 2021 | APM Reports
A WFPL News investigation has found three of Shamrock Technologies’ decades-old facilities have polluted Henderson with PFAS chemicals, impacting thousands of people who work, learn and live in the area.
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Analytical uncertainties in a longitudinal study - A case study assessing serum levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Science
2 Nov 2021
PFAA precursors were most likely to be the primary contaminant in AFFF-impacted surface soils.
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Why Is the Biodegradation of Polyfluorinated Compounds So Rare?
Science
27 Oct 2021 | mSphere
This Perspective highlights the microbiological reasons why polyfluorinated compounds resist metabolism.
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Application of a Framework for Grouping and Mixtures Toxicity Assessment of PFAS: A Closer Examination of Dose-Additivity Approaches
Science
21 Oct 2021 | SOT
This article presents a new and systematic analysis of available PFAS toxicity study data using a tiered mixtures risk assessment framework consistent with the United States and international mixtures guidance.
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Newsom signs laws banning 'forever chemicals' in children's products, food packaging
Policy
12 Oct 2021
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws on Tuesday banning the use of toxic “forever chemicals” in children’s products and disposable food packaging.
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Concentration profiles of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in major sources to the environment
Science
12 Oct 2021 | J. Environ. Manage.
Precursor biotransformation products are detected in landfill leachates and wastewater-related sources.
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Exposure routes, bioaccumulation and toxic effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) on plants: A critical review
Science
6 Oct 2021 | Environ Int
PFAS exposure damages plant cell structure and organelle functions.
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Nothing lasts forever: understanding microbial biodegradation of polyfluorinated compounds and perfluorinated alkyl substances
Science
5 Oct 2021 | Microb Biotechnol
This review discusses the underlying reasons why microbial degradation of heavily fluorinated compounds is rare.
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Biden EPA Cuts Dangerous Greenhouse Gases Used In Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
Policy
23 Sep 2021
The EPA has signed a rule phasing out a greenhouse gas that cools refrigerators and air conditioners but warms the planet much more than carbon dioxide.
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2nd Stakeholder Consultation on a Restriction for PFAS
Policy
25 Aug 2021
The competent authorities for REACH of the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are currently preparing a REACH Annex XV Restriction Dossier for the group of PFAS since all these substances are considered to be persistent.
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Is Your Long Lasting Makeup Toxic? Study Raises Concerns About PFAS in Cosmetics
News
11 Aug 2021 | The Washington Post
When toxicologist Linda Birnbaum’s daughter was visiting recently, she asked to stop at a store to buy eye makeup. But when the salesperson began touting the benefits of a certain waterproof mascara, Birnbaum advised her daughter to steer clear.
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Thermal decomposition of perfluorinated carboxylic acids: Kinetic model and theoretical requirements for PFAS incineration
Science
10 Aug 2021 | Chemosphere
Thermokinetic and mechanistic insights revealed herein shall assist to innovate PFAS thermal disposal technologies.
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Environmental Sources, Chemistry, Fate and Transport of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: State of the Science, Key Knowledge Gaps, and Recommendations Presented at the August 2019 SETAC Focus Topic Meeting
Science
4 Aug 2021 | Environ Toxicol Chem
The synthesis of varying viewpoints and discussion of the current state of the science is highlighted to facilitate the assessment and management of PFAS.
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Efficient adsorptive removal of short-chain perfluoroalkyl acids using reed straw-derived biochar (RESCA)
Science
27 Jul 2021 | Sci. Total Environ.
Reed straw-derived biochar showed effective removal of short-chain PFAAs.
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Thyroid Disruptors: Extrathyroidal Sites of Chemical Action and Neurodevelopmental Outcome-an Examination Using Triclosan and Perfluorohexane Sulfonate (PFHxS)
Science
21 Jul 2021 | Toxicol Sci
Lifelong exposure to PFAS could affect both the thyroid hormone status and the immune defense of perch in the wild.