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[Agency Communication] Questions and Answers on PFAS in Food
Policy
26 Jun 2024
A Q&A on the impact of PFAS in food according to the Federal Food and Drug Administration.
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National park wild boar contain five-times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat, study finds
News
26 Jun 2024 | Phys.org
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" nearly five-times higher than is allowed to be sold in meat for human consumption under EU law, according to a new study.
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Landfill Gas: A Major Pathway for Neutral Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Release
Science
26 Jun 2024 | ES&T L
A study of three landfills found that the mass of fluorine leaving as gas (32–76%) was comparable to the mass leaving as leachate (24–68%). FTOHs were the dominant (87–97%) total neutral PFAS constituents.
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PFAS ‘forever’ chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes
Policy
25 Jun 2024
According to the “polluter pays principle”, polluters should pay for the pollution they cause, including the cost of measures taken to prevent, control and remedy any pollution.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and alterations in plasma microRNA profiles in children
Science
25 Jun 2024 | Environ Res
PFAS exposure in children is linked to changes in specific microRNAs, biomarkers related to chronic diseases such as cancer and inflammation, highlighting another pathway that these persistent chemicals may influence health risks.
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Federal custodial contracts now prioritize PFAS-free cleaning products
News
24 Jun 2024 | FM Link
The Biden-Harris Administration in April directed government contractors to purchase PFAS-free cleaning products for federal buildings.
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New Colorado law will ban sales of dental floss, clothes, & other household products containing toxic "forever chemicals"
Policy
24 Jun 2024
Here's how the law will work: starting in 2026, the sale of certain cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, menstruation products, and ski wax that contain PFAS will be banned.
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Clothes, cookware, floss: Colorado law to ban everyday products with PFAS
News
24 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Items containing ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer risk, lower fertility, and developmental delays.
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White House launches review of PFAS wastewater proposal
News
24 Jun 2024 | E&E News
The proposed rule would be the first to target “forever chemical” discharges from chemical and plastic plants.
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EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
News
24 Jun 2024 | azpm
Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.
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Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes
News
24 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
A study conducted in a human model species suggests exposure to chemicals manufactured to resist water and heat likely affect the health of offspring.
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Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using in vitro 3D human skin equivalent models
Science
24 Jun 2024 | Environ. Int.
In vitro modeling showed substantial dermal absorption of PFAS, with around 50% of short-chain PFAS absorbing through the skin and less absorption of larger PFAS, suggesting that dermal exposure could be a significant source of exposure.
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Protein bars made by No Cow contain lead and toxic PFAS, lawsuit alleges
News
21 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Environmental Research Center, a consumer protection non-profit, says it found ‘forever chemicals’ in eight flavors.
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Beyond water: Solution-focused communication and regulation are required to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances pollution
Science
21 Jun 2024 | One Earth
Evidence-based science communication and additional policy interventions are urgently needed to address widespread PFAS pollution.
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Bioconcentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and precursors in fathead minnow tissues environmentally exposed to aqueous film-forming foam-contaminated waters
Science
19 Jun 2024 | Environ Toxicol Chem
Fathead minnows exposed to PFAS-contaminated groundwater at Joint Base Cape Cod showed increasing PFAS levels in their tissues over time, indicating potential pathways for PFAS exposure in aquatic wildlife and humans.