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PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish are dropping, study finds
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6 Feb 2026 | Wisconsin Public Radio
“We do see the ecosystem responding to these changes in industrial practices, which is a great thing,” Balgooyen said. “We know that industry is in a very powerful position at this point because what they do changes what’s happening in our environment.”
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Sustainable PFAS removal from electronics wastewater through a cost-health trade-off framework
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6 Feb 2026 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Upstream treatment of PFAS in electronics and semiconductor wastewater could substantially reduce projected human toxicity at costs that appear modest relative to industry market value, although trade-offs vary by region and removal stringency as manufacturing growth may drive increasing releases.
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Association of PFAS, metals, phthalate and organophosphate metabolites with depression among US adults
Science
6 Feb 2026 | Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health
Using NHANES 2017–2018 data, certain organophosphate and phthalate metabolites were associated with higher depressive symptom scores, with mixture modeling suggesting organophosphates may contribute most strongly to the overall signal, while PFAS and heavy metals showed similar linear associations.
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The Olympics are ditching PFAS waxes — and the ‘ridiculous’ speed they gave skiers
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5 Feb 2026 | Grist
“I think it kind of is our duty as a winter sport to have some concern for the environment,” said Katherine Stewart-Jones, a cross-country skier who will represent Canada at the Games, which begin tomorrow.
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Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam Could Replace ‘Forever Chemical’ Foam
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5 Feb 2026 | Succesful Farming
Senate Study Bill 3099, as it was proposed, would require state agencies to purchase soybean-based firefighting foam that did not contain PFAS.
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Inside America’s carpet capital: an empire and its toxic legacy
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5 Feb 2026 | AP
“That’s not a logo,” fumed Shaw, CEO of the world’s largest carpet company, one attendee later recalled. “That’s a target.”
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‘We don’t want to become the dumping grounds’: Biosolids bill advances
Policy
4 Feb 2026
Senate Bill 386 sponsored by Sen. Richard Stuart, R-King George, would effectively ban the use of biosolids if there is any presence of PFAS in them.
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What to watch for in 2026: A new wave of PFAS product restrictions and reporting requirements go into effect, with many more expected in 2027 and beyond
Policy
4 Feb 2026
In 2026, seven states will have new restrictions going into effect for numerous types of consumer products containing PFAS.
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Lower PFAS in pilot whales shows effectiveness of regulations
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4 Feb 2026 | Oceanographic
As apex predators, the whales are a good indicator of overall levels of these pollutants in the ocean. The 60% reduction in PFOA levels is therefore encouraging, and highlights the benefits of regulation of PFAS.
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UK PFAS plan opts for research over regulatory crackdown
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4 Feb 2026 | C&EN
A UK government action plan on PFAS, released Feb. 3, sets out a softer approach to managing the persistent chemicals than other European countries and opts for extensive monitoring projects rather than immediate regulatory action.
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An old cholesterol drug could help clear PFAS
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4 Feb 2026 | C&EN
Highly exposed people have begun taking cholestyramine, but experts caution that evidence is lacking on whether the treatment improves long-term health.
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Tackling forever chemicals could save money and our health
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4 Feb 2026 | DW
"There are no binding phase-outs, no timetable for ending everyday uses for which affordable alternatives are already available," Alexander said about the UK plan, "no commitment to match the EU's proposed broad ban on the use and manufacture of all PFAS."
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Profile distribution and health risk assessment of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in indoor dust from urban households in Uganda, East Africa
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3 Feb 2026 | Emerging Contaminants
A mixture of legacy and emerging PFAS was detected in indoor dust, most commonly fluorotelomer alcohols like 10:2 FTOH and 6:2 FOTH, sulfonamide N-EtFOSE, and ionic PFAS, likely originating from consumer products such as food packaging, semiconductors, and textiles.
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Atmospheric deposition and co-occurrence patterns of organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in urban snow
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3 Feb 2026 | J AOAC Int.
Fresh snow in urban Romania was found to act as a temporary sink for multiple airborne pollutants, such as chlorinated organophosphate flame retardants and PFOA, with potential atmospheric deposition as a pathway for downstream exposure during snowmelt.
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Temporal Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in Tibetan Plateau Sediment Cores (1952-2020): Tracking Global Emission History and Industrial Transformation in PFAS Production
Science
3 Feb 2026 | Environ Sci Technol
Sediment records from remote Tibetan Plateau lakes indicate PFAS deposition has increased over time and shifted toward short-chain compounds after 2000, likely reflecting global regulation-driven changes.