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Tissue distribution and temporal and spatial assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) in the mid-Atlantic United States
Science
30 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
PFAS contamination was found in smallmouth bass from various river systems in the mid-Atlantic U.S., with higher concentrations linked to areas with more developed land and PFAS facilities like military installations and airports, emphasizing the effects of land use and point sources on fish contamination.
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EPA Seeks Data on PFAS-Generating Plastics Process to Shape Rule
Policy
27 Sep 2024
The EPA is asking companies and the public for information about a plastic-strengthening process that can create PFAS, so the agency can decide whether and how to regulate the production of such plastics.
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Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans – research
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27 Sep 2024 | The Guardian
Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny.
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Fluoropolymer sorbent for efficient and selective capturing of per- and polyfluorinated compounds
Science
27 Sep 2024 | Nat Commun
A newly developed reusable polymeric sorbent, PFPE-IEX+, has been shown to efficiently capture over 98% of multiple PFAS contaminants from water sources, including drinking water and landfill leachate, with high sorption capacity and the potential for repeated regeneration.
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How the U.S. Military Plans to Tackle Its ‘Forever Chemical’ Problem
Policy
25 Sep 2024
The DoD acknowledges its role in creating the PFAS mess and, nominally at least, insists that it is taking steps to clean it up both on military bases and in the affected communities off-base.
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Forecasting and Hindcasting PFAS Concentrations in Groundwater Discharging to Streams near a PFAS Production Facility
Science
25 Sep 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
PFAS was detected in groundwater that is nearly half a century old near North Carolina's Cape Fear River, and is expected to persist above safe levels in discharge to streams until at least 2050-2060, highlighting the long-term environmental impact of these chemicals.
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Why PFAS-Free O-Rings Are the Future of Aerospace and Automotive Engineering
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24 Sep 2024 | Advanced EMC Technologies
Traditionally, O-Rings made with PFAS have been used for their exceptional durability and resistance to heat, chemicals, and pressure. However, growing environmental concerns over PFAS have led to a push for more sustainable, PFAS-free alternatives.
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Spigot available for Hallowell residents seeking PFAS-free water
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20 Sep 2024 | NEWS CENTER Maine
Spigot available for Hallowell residents seeking PFAS-free water.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in floor dust from different indoor environments in Australia: Levels, variation, and human exposure risks
Science
19 Sep 2024 | Chemosphere
Human exposure to PFAS through dust varies across indoor environments, with higher concentrations found in offices compared to houses and public transport vehicles.
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How a California County Got PFAS Out of Its Drinking Water
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16 Sep 2024 | NPR
But in the past few years, Yorba Linda has picked up another distinction: It’s home to the nation’s largest per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) water treatment plant of its kind, according to the city.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Southeast Los Angeles: Industrial legacy and environmental justice
Science
16 Sep 2024 | Sci. Total Environ.
PFAS were detected in 30% of tap water samples from California, with the highest concentrations found in low-income, predominantly Latino communities in heavily industrialized areas of Southeast Los Angeles, highlighting the need for improved water testing and regulations to protect vulnerable populations.
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'Forever chemicals' on Texas land? EPA puts $3.2M into PFAS biosolids research
News
13 Sep 2024 | ABC
Texas A&M and Texas Tech will receive $1.6 million apiece as part of the grant, the EPA announced Thursday.
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Maine officials trying to hide scale of ex-navy base PFAS spill, advocates suspect
News
13 Sep 2024 | The Guardian
The government’s communication was called ‘unconscionable’ after one of the largest spills of toxic ‘forever chemicals’.
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US lawmakers push to exclude lucrative chemicals from official PFAS definition
Policy
12 Sep 2024
Language in a Senate defense bill is probably the first step to shield widely used toxic F-gases from regulation.
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These common chemicals could affect your health all over your body, expert says
News
9 Sep 2024 | CNN
Dr. Carmen Marsit of Emory University, wants people to understand what to do about PFAS.