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Penn State will pay more than $564K after investigation into drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
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23 Nov 2024 | Spotlight PA
Penn State will pay more than $564,000 toward the ongoing cleanup of contaminated drinking water affecting dozens of homes near the university’s airport in Benner Township.
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Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
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23 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Higher usage of personal care products among pregnant or nursing women leads to higher levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in their blood and breast milk, new research shows, presenting a serious health threat to developing children.
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California limits on ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS in products are effective, study says
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22 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Levels in people’s blood for 37 chemicals linked to health issues declined after they were designated under Prop 65.
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Whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up in Minnesota
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22 Nov 2024 | CBS News
A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
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Fate of ‘forever chemicals’ in the global cryosphere
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18 Nov 2024 | Earth-Science Reviews
This review highlights the spread, accumulation, and release of PFAS in the cryosphere, including impacts from global warming, which poses significant ecological risks and harms biodiversity.
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USGS estimates 20% of U.S. population relies on PFAS contaminated drinking water
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16 Nov 2024 | OPB
About 800,000 Oregonians might rely on private or public well water contaminated by toxic chemicals called “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, according to a federal study.
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Association between Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Missed Miscarriage: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study in Shanghai, China
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16 Nov 2024 | Environ Toxicol Pharmacol
Plasma concentrations of 13 PFAS, including PFOA, L-PFOS, and 6:2 Cl-PFESA were significantly associated with increased risk of miscarriage in women, with PFOA showing the strongest association, highlighting the reproductive risks linked to PFAS exposure.
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Examining Disparities in PFAS Plasma Concentrations: Impact of Drinking Water Contamination, Food Access, Proximity to Industrial Facilities and Superfund Sites
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14 Nov 2024 | Environ Res.
PFAS plasma levels were higher in individuals living near Superfund sites or PFAS-polluting facilities and in areas with low food access, with drinking water contamination contributing significantly to elevated plasma PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS levels, highlighting disparities in PFAS exposure driven by industrial and socioeconomic factors.
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Environmental Occurrence and Biotic Concentrations of Ultrashort-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Acids: Overlooked Global Organofluorine Contaminants
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13 Nov 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Ultrashort-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), including TFA, are widely present in the environment and living organisms, with rising concentrations over the past three decades, often exceeding those of longer-chain PFAAs in various ecosystems.
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A Pilot Study of Bis-perfluoroalkyl Sulfonimides in Dust from E-waste and Urban Regions
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12 Nov 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
Dust samples from e-waste recycling sites showed significantly higher levels of bis-FMeSI (median 12 ng/g) compared to surrounding and urban areas, indicating e-waste recycling as a major source of environmental release for this emerging PFAS, which poses potential ecological and human health risks.
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Permeation of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-Laden Leachate in Landfills as an Outcome of Puncture Failures of High-Density Polyethylene Geomembranes
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12 Nov 2024 | Environmental Pollution
Puncture failures in high-density polyethylene landfill liners increase the permeation of hazardous PFAS-laden leachate. Short-chain PFAS, due to their surfactant properties, significantly enhanced permeation rates, highlighting concerns over environmental contamination if proper landfill protections are not maintained.
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EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap: Three Years of Progress
Policy
11 Nov 2024
The EPA’s 2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap outlines progress in addressing the widespread threat of PFAS contamination to human health and the environment, focusing on restricting chemical entry, remediating contaminated areas, and advancing scientific research to mitigate risks effectively.
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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
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11 Nov 2024 | Brown University
An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products, such as hair spray and nail polish, and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
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US air force backpedals claim it is not responsible for PFAS cleanup in Arizona
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11 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
The US air force has backpedaled on a claim that the supreme court’s recent reversal of the Chevron doctrine shields it against regulators’ orders to clean drinking water the military polluted in Tucson, Arizona.
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Forever chemicals don't make hero mutant ninja turtles: Elevated PFAS levels linked to unusual scute development in newly emerged freshwater turtle hatchlings (Emydura macquarii macquarii) and a reduction in turtle populations
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11 Nov 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Elevated PFAS exposure in freshwater turtles was linked to metabolic disruptions, deformities in hatchlings, altered egg biochemistry, and a decline in juvenile turtle populations, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory measures to address the environmental impact of these "forever chemicals."