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Distribution, behaviour, bioavailability and remediation of poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in solid biowastes and biowaste-treated soil
Science
18 May 2021 | Environ Int
In this review, the distribution, bioavailability, and remediation of PFAS in soil receiving solid biowastes, which include biosolids, composts, and manure, are presented.
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Environmental exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances in early pregnancy, maternal glucose homeostasis and the risk of gestational diabetes: A prospective cohort study
Science
18 May 2021 | Environ Int
Environmental exposure to PFAS may affect glucose homeostasis in pregnancy and increase the risk of diabetes symptoms, especially in average-weight women.
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European Commission Update: The future REACH revision and PFAS restriction
News
17 May 2021 | JD Supra
The objective of the Commission under the Chemicals Sustainability Strategy is to ban all PFAS, unless the European Union deems their use essential.
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California expands review of PFOS, PFOA to include cancer risk
News
17 May 2021 | JD Supra
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is expanding its review of potential substances to add to its Proposition 65 list of chemicals that cause cancer. This includes PFOA, PFOS with PFDA, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFUnDA next.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Breast Milk: Concerning Trends for Current-Use PFAS
Science
17 May 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
PFOS and PFOA levels have decreased in breast milk from 1996-2019 although short-chain detection doubles every 4 years.
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Dayton customers now have access to how much ‘forever chemicals’ are in their drinking water
News
16 May 2021 | Dayton Daily News
Whenever the City of Dayton reports PFAS levels to the Ohio EPA, the results automatically upload to the water department’s website.
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Bill that would limit Ohio firefighters’ use of foam containing ‘forever chemicals’ awaiting House vote
News
16 May 2021 | Dayton Daily News
HB158 proposes that Ohio fire departments be required to find an alternative to firefighter foam containing PFAS.
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Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk
News
13 May 2021 | The Guardian
The peer-reviewed study detected PFAS in all 50 samples tested with levels ranging from 50ppt to more than 1,850ppt.
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[Webinar] Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials
Events
13 May 2021
This one-hour presentation will introduce the Green Science Policy Institute's new report, "Building a Better World: Eliminating Unnecessary Uses of PFAS in Building Materials." Space is limited.
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3M pays $80,000 over handling of hazardous waste in Cottage Grove
News
12 May 2021 | Star Tribune
Violations include 3M waiting two days to notify state regulators when 3M workers found hydrofluoric acid gas leaking from four corroded 55-gallon hazardous waste containers, and not activating its emergency plan when it happened.
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Committee unanimously endorses bill requiring disclosure of ‘forever chemicals’ in products
News
12 May 2021 | Press Herald
It would require that manufacturers notify Maine environmental regulators about products containing PFAS, and ban the sale of carpeting and fabric treatment containing these chemicals.
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Biomonitoring project will assess Michigan firefighters’ PFAS exposure
News
12 May 2021 | Fox 17
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services plans to recruit between 600 and 900 firefighters to participate.
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Chemical giants hid dangers of ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging
News
12 May 2021 | The Guardian
DuPont and Daikin knew the dangers of a PFAS compound widely used in food packaging since 2010, but hid them from the public and the Food and Drug Administration.
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PFAS Legislation In Vermont Some of Most Aggressive In U.S.
Policy
11 May 2021
On May 5, 2021, Vermont entered the final stages of enacting one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation related to PFAS in the country.
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PFAS and their substitutes in groundwater: Occurrence, transformation and remediation
Science
11 May 2021 | J Hazard Mater
GenX, F-53B, and OBS in groundwater treatment by UV/sulfite system and electrochemical oxidation proved effective.