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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.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) adsorption in drinking water by granular activated carbon: Influence of activated carbon and PFAS characteristics
Science
20 Jul 2021 | Sci Total Environ
Activated carbon filters were found to absorb different PFAS from contaminated water at different efficiencies.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in leachate, fly ash, and bottom ash from waste incineration plants: Implications for the environmental release of PFAS
Science
19 Jul 2021 | Sci Total Environ
PFBA and PFBS were associated with leachate contamination while PFOS was found to travel in fly ash readily.
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Time for EPA to come clean on PFAS
News
14 Jul 2021 | The Hill
Corporate coverups allowed PFAS to flood our environment. To stem the damage, we need to turn off the tap.
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LC-HRMS screening of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in impregnated paper samples and contaminated soils
Science
13 Jul 2021 | Anal Bioanal Chem
PFAS in paper sludge was linked to contamination in soils.
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Perfluoroalkyl acids on suspended particles: Significant transport pathways in surface runoff, surface waters, and subsurface soils
Science
13 Jul 2021 | J Hazard Mater .
Suspended particles, often an overlooked vector for PFAAs, can be a dominant pathway for the transport of PFAAs in environments.
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How to find makeup that doesn't contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals'
News
12 Jul 2021 | Insider
Ever since a recent study found potentially harmful chemicals in some popular makeup products, the Green Science Policy Institute has been fielding questions about how to choose safe cosmetics.
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The True Cost of PFAS and the Benefits of Acting Now
Science
12 Jul 2021 | Environmental Science & Technology
This review of the true costs of PFAS highlights the need to act now to ensure that exposures are capped at current levels by reducing the production and use of PFAS.