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What are ‘forever chemicals'? What to know about PFAS, private wells and your tap water
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5 Sep 2024 | Evansville Courier & Press
More than 40 million Americans get their drinking water not from the public supply but from private sources, and nearly all of them rely on groundwater that could contain a hidden threat: a class of harmful pollutants often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their indestructible nature.
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Association between family economic situation and serum PFAS concentration in American adults with hypertension and hyperlipemia.
Science
5 Sep 2024 | Sci Rep
Higher household income in adults with high cholesterol and related conditions was associated with increased blood levels of PFAS, with obesity significantly influencing this connection.
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Air Force Investigating 7,000-Gallon PFAS Spill at New Mexico Base
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4 Sep 2024 | Military.com
Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is investigating the environmental toll after 7,000 gallons of chemically contaminated water spilled on the facility over the summer, according to a public announcement by the base.
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Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Timing of Puberty in Norwegian Boys: Data from the Bergen Growth Study 2
Science
3 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Higher levels of PFAS chemicals, including PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS, were associated with delayed puberty in Norwegian boys, as measured by testicular volume and testosterone levels, with some PFAS showing stronger links to later pubertal onset.
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Dam in Blue Mountains closed after elevated levels of PFAS chemicals detected
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29 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
WaterNSW says the closure is a ‘precautionary measure’ and water supplied from the filtration plant to local communities is safe and meets guidelines.
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Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear
Policy
26 Aug 2024
Turnout gear sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut must be free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ by 2027 and 2028.
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Identification of Emerging Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in E-waste Recycling Practices and New Precursors for Trifluoroacetic Acid
Science
23 Aug 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Soil samples from e-waste recycling sites in Pakistan revealed significant PFAS contamination, dominated by trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, with concentrations up to 367 ng/g, indicating substantial environmental impact from these hazardous recycling practices.
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Walgreens class action alleges bandages contain harmful PFAS
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23 Aug 2024 | Top Class Actions
Plaintiff Sara Sotelo filed the class action complaint against Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Aug. 14 in an Illinois county court alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
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Asthma and Decreased Lung Function in Children Exposed to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): An Updated Meta-Analysis Unveiling Research Gaps
Science
23 Aug 2024 | Environ. Res.
Exposure to PFOA is associated with a higher risk of asthma in children, while PFOS does not show a clear link to decreased lung function. Further research with larger and more consistent studies is needed to better understand these relationships and their underlying mechanisms.
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Hundreds added to list of homes impacted by PFAS in Crawford County
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22 Aug 2024 | UpNorthLive
According to Grayling Charter Township officials,more than 400 homes in Crawford County have been added to the number of homes impacted by PFAS levels.
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The perfluorooctanoic acid accumulation and release from pipelines promoted growth of bacterial communities and opportunistic pathogens with different antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water
Science
22 Aug 2024 | J Hazard Mater
PFOA promotes the growth of harmful bacteria and the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water by enhancing bacterial metabolism, increasing protective substances, and facilitating gene transfer, leading to serious health risks.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and age-related macular degeneration in U.S. middle-aged and older adults
Science
22 Aug 2024 | Chemosphere
Higher levels of certain PFAS chemicals, particularly PFOS, are linked to a significantly increased risk of age-related eye disease in middle-aged and older adults.
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Over 1,600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam spills into environment in Maine
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21 Aug 2024 | wbur
The foam was discharged in a hangar at what's now the Brunswick Executive Airport before entering the sewer and storm water systems.
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Contribution of Continued Dermal Exposure of PFAS-Containing Sunscreens to Internal Exposure: Extrapolation from and Tests to Physiologically Based Toxicokinetic Models
Science
18 Aug 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Sunscreens containing PFAS were found to significantly increase skin absorption of these chemicals, with models predicting higher exposure from applying the same amount of sunscreen over larger skin areas, posing a greater potential health risk.
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Governor Healey signs bill to help protect firefighters from equipment containing PFAS
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16 Aug 2024 | WWLP
At a signing ceremony on Beacon Hill on Thursday Governor Maura Healey signed a bill into law meant to protect firefighters from harmful PFAS in their equipment which have been linked to higher rates of cancer.