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A landmark settlement: Delaware gets $50 million from DuPont, and chemicals companies for PFAS clean-up
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13 Jul 2021 | WDEL News
This marks the first time the Delaware Department of Justice has resolved environmental damage claims on behalf of the state.
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The association between maternal perfluoroalkyl substances exposure and early attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Science
13 Jul 2021 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
PFOS, PFOA, and PFNA exposure during pregnancy might be associated with increased preterm birth risk, miscarriage, and preeclampsia.
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Varied thyroid disrupting effects of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its novel alternatives hexafluoropropylene-oxide-dimer-acid (GenX) and ammonium 4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoate (ADONA) in vitro
Science
13 Jul 2021 | Environ Int
GenX was found to disrupt the thyroid to a greater extent than PFOA and ADONA.
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Bioaccumulation, Biodistribution, Toxicology and Biomonitoring of Organofluorine Compounds in Aquatic Organisms
Science
13 Jul 2021 | Int J Mol Sci
The potential use of species as bioindicators for biomonitoring studies is discussed and data is summarized regarding the number of monitored PFAS and their total concentration as a function of the investigated species.
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Prenatal and childhood exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and child executive function and behavioral problems
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13 Jul 2021 | Environ Res
PFAS concentrations were correlated with greater behavioral and executive function problems in American children.
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The relationship between maternal perfluoroalkylated substances exposure and low birth weight of offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Science
13 Jul 2021 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
Grouping analysis of PFOS showed a significant positive correlation between maternal PFOS exposure and low birth weights in American babies.
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EPA Identifies Drinking Water Contaminants for Potential Regulation
Policy
12 Jul 2021
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Draft Contaminant Candidate List 5 (CCL 5), which provides the latest list of drinking water contaminants that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems and are not currently subject to EPA drinking water regulations.
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How to find makeup that doesn't contain cancer-linked 'forever chemicals'
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12 Jul 2021 | Insider
Ever since a recent study found potentially harmful chemicals in some popular makeup products, the Green Science Policy Institute has been fielding questions about how to choose safe cosmetics.
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The True Cost of PFAS and the Benefits of Acting Now
Science
12 Jul 2021 | Environmental Science & Technology
This review of the true costs of PFAS highlights the need to act now to ensure that exposures are capped at current levels by reducing the production and use of PFAS.
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A big win for clean water in Wisconsin
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12 Jul 2021 | Wisconsin Examiner
However, a powerful interest group, the Wisconsin Manufactures and Commerce has recently filed another lawsuit attacking the state’s power to order cleanup of PFAS and other toxic contaminants.
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EPA approved toxic chemicals for fracking a decade ago, new file shows
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12 Jul 2021 | The New York Times
The approvals came despite the agency’s own concerns about toxicity.
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[OECD Report] Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance
Policy
12 Jul 2021
This report summarizes recent efforts by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group in reviewing the universe and terminology of PFAS to provide recommendations and practical guidance to stakeholders including a revised definition of PFAS.
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A long road to recovery for Lake Superior fish
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12 Jul 2021 | Environmental Health News
The Jackfish Bay white sucker population has nearly recovered, but persistent chemicals remain a problem throughout the Great Lakes.
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[Resource] PFAS-REACH Science-based Guidance for Patients and Clinicians to Inform Their Decision Making
Policy
9 Jul 2021
These guidance documents are intended for people living and clinicians working in communities with PFAS contaminated water or who have had some other source of substantial exposure to PFAS.
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Perfluorooctanoic acid induces liver and serum dyslipidemia in humanized PPARα mice fed an American diet.
Science
9 Jul 2021 | Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
Diet was found to possibly influence PFAS’s liver toxicity.