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Addressing Urgent Questions for PFAS in the 21st Century
Science
21 Sep 2021 | Environ Sci Technol
Six urgent questions relevant to science, technology, and policy were proposed to aid in addressing the -- PFAS problem.
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Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds
News
16 Sep 2021 | The Guardian
A new analysis of EPA data has revealed that PFAS chemicals – often known as “forever chemicals” due to their longevity in the environment – are contributing to the climate crisis as their production involves the emission of potent greenhouse gases.
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Can Environmental Law Solve the 'Forever Chemical' Problem?
Science
14 Sep 2021 | Wake Forest Law Review, Forthcoming
A proposal away from the reactive toxicity honor system in favor of a precautionary approach to environmental protection.
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[Blog] Guidance on New PFAS Reporting Rule for Manufacturers
Policy
8 Sep 2021
In the last 10 years, have you manufactured, processed or imported products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? If so, be aware - the EPA may soon require a detailed report.
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First EPA-Validated Lab Test for PFAS in Groundwater and Surface Water
News
2 Sep 2021 | Waterworld
A milestone for national PFAS management, EPA and DoD have published a draft of the first EPA-validated laboratory test method for PFAS in wastewater, surface water, groundwater and soils.
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FDA Releases PFAS Testing Results from First Survey of Nationally Distributed Processed Foods
Policy
1 Sep 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the first survey of PFAS in nationally distributed processed foods, including several processed baby foods.
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In Rhinelander Visit, Baldwin Says PFAS Money in Infrastructure Bill Could Help City
News
1 Sep 2021 | WXPR
The $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which the Senate has already passed, includes $10 billion for communities to tackle PFAS problems.
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How Biden’s Team Rushed to Dump a Trump-Era PFAS Assessment
News
1 Sep 2021 | E&E News
At issue is a toxicity assessment for PFBS, which is used in manufacturing processes and to make stain-resistant coatings for various consumer items like clothes, among other purposes.
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Orange County Receives $131M WIFIA Loan for PFAS
News
26 Aug 2021 | Water World
Thirty-five PFAS treatment systems for 59 impacted wells operated by 11 cities and retail water districts within OCWD’s service area are being designed, permitted, and constructed within two years.
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Congress Presses Forward on PFAS Measures
News
20 Aug 2021 | The National Law Review
The PFAS Action Act of 2021 would impose new requirements on PFAS under various existing regulatory frameworks including those governing drinking water, wastewater discharges, air emissions, solid waste management and chemicals with expedited deadlines for action.
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Virtual Event No Defense Screening
Events
18 Aug 2021
The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network is hosting a virtual, seven-day screening, No Defense, The U.S. Military’s War on Water, by Pulitzer Prize winner Sara Ganim, to raise awareness and prompt action on the PFAS crisis occurring across the Great Lakes region.
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Computational estimates of daily aggregate exposure to PFOA/PFOS from 2011 to 2017 using a basic intake model
Science
16 Aug 2021 | J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol
Indoor and outdoor air, water, dust, and soil concentrations of PFOA and PFOS decreased along with total body burdens for adults and children in computer-generated models.
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CDC Probes Risks of PFAS Chemicals
News
4 Aug 2021 | Daily Hampshire Gazette
Breysse, director of the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, said PFAS chemicals can adversely affect different parts of the human body, including potential impacts on cholesterol levels and liver enzymes.
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EPA Approval of PFAS for Fracking May Spell a New Health Crisis for Communities
News
30 Jul 2021 | Truthout
At least 130 oil and gas companies … have used PFAS, or chemicals that can break down into PFAS in fracking in at least 1,200 wells in the U.S. since 2012.
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Efforts underway in Europe to ban PFAS compounds
News
23 Jul 2021 | Chemistry World
The five European countries are proposing to ban the entire class of chemicals.