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Associations Between Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure and Fertility Outcomes: A Decade of Human Epidemiological Evidence
Science
21 Jun 2025 | Life (Basel)
A review of 14 recent human studies shows that everyday hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA, phthalates and PFAS consistently correlate with lower sperm quality, disrupted female hormones, infertility and poorer in vitro fertilization outcomes, highlighting the importance of reducing exposure.
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Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
Policy
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.
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Oregon Legislature approves study of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer
Policy
20 Jun 2025
“When companies manufacture and use PFAS, they become part of our world,” she said. “We owe it to Oregon farmers, rural communities, and consumers to fully understand what ends up in our water and soils.”
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PFAS (forever chemicals) are out of fire fighter gear in RI, Governor McKee signs bill
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20 Jun 2025 | Environment Rhode Island
Backed by new state legislation and a partnership with Fire-Dex and Milliken, the East Providence Fire Department is using PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks
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Dubuque's drinking water supply is raising red flags due to PFAS levels
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19 Jun 2025 | CBS Iowa
Dubuque’s Water Department Manager says the city was first made aware of the presence of PFAS chemicals in 2022 after the Iowa Department of Natural Resources sampled and tested the water as part of the state's PFAS action plan.
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Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing
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18 Jun 2025 | MLive
Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it may dredge the Grand Haven inner harbor this fall as planned after reaching a compromise with state regulators to avoid certain areas suspected to contain toxic PFAS contaminants.
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Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals
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18 Jun 2025 | NPR
Today, the Trump administration is currently straddling the divide between the burgeoning MAHA movement and its traditional big business allies.
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Chrome Plating Facility Siting Is Associated with Neighborhood Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors and Elevated Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Blood in California
Science
16 Jun 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
Residents living within 3 km of California chrome-plating shops showed markedly higher blood concentrations of specific plating-related PFAS—including PFOS, PFHxS, PFOA, PFHpS and PFPeS, underscoring how these mist-suppressant chemicals disproportionately burden nearby lower-income, largely Hispanic communities.
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Heavier sediment pollution by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in tropical coasts compared to temperate regions: An overlooked hotspot
Science
14 Jun 2025 | J. Environ. Sci.
Sediments along a tropical Chinese coastline contain markedly higher levels of both legacy and emerging PFAS, reaching about 13 ng/g dry weight and dominated by mid-chain compounds such as PFHxA and 9H-PFNA, a concentration exceeding those typically reported for temperate regions; researchers trace the pollution to land-based runoff, rocket-launch fallout, and other local sources.
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PFAS pollution risk grows as chemical companies ramp up production for AI chip demand
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13 Jun 2025 | EHN
Semiconductor makers’ reliance on PFAS chemicals is spurring a new wave of pollution concerns as companies like Chemours and Daikin expand production to meet the artificial intelligence boom.
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A faster way to screen supply chains for harmful chemicals
News
13 Jun 2025 | IBM
IBM’s new Safer Materials Advisor can speed up the review of thousands of chemical products for PFAS by more than four times while reducing the chance of errors.
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North Georgia families sue over ‘catastrophic’ chemical contamination
News
13 Jun 2025 | Atlanta News First
A lawsuit filed Thursday accuses major carpet manufacturers and chemical makers of contaminating soil and water across north Georgia with toxic PFAS chemicals, exposing nearby families to what environmental experts are calling “catastrophic” levels of the dangerous substances.
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State updates fish advisories amid PFAS concerns in Southern Colorado waters
Policy
12 Jun 2025
New signs and state guidance urge anglers to check lake-specific advisories as “forever chemicals” raise long-term health risks.
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EPA cancels limits for several PFAS chemicals in drinking water
Policy
12 Jun 2025
More than 150 million Americans drink water contaminated with toxic forever chemicals. Last year, after decades of inaction, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set limits to protect public health. Now, that same agency is undoing those defenses.
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PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds
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12 Jun 2025 | CNN
New data shows the synthetic compounds could also be linked to a teen’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to the study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.