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Walz oversaw a PFAS crackdown. What would that mean for a Harris admin?
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9 Aug 2024 | E&E News
Advocates hope Minnesota’s ban on “forever chemicals” could bring a new focus and drive for regulations if the Democratic ticket prevails.
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State provides recommendations to Sleepy Bear owner for PFAS violation fix
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8 Aug 2024 | Steamboat Pilot & Today
The owner of Sleepy Bear Mobile Home Park, located on the west side of Steamboat Springs, is seeking a new water system operator as well as solutions to address the elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” reported in April resulting in a federal water quality violation.
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PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
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7 Aug 2024 | The Everett Herald
Madrona K-8 School’s stormwater system is designed to filter pollutants. But locals still worry chemicals will seep into an aquifer.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome risk among women attending a fertility clinic
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6 Aug 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Exposure to certain PFAS, particularly PFOS and PFHxS, has been linked to an increased risk of polycystic ovary syndrome among women seeking fertility treatment, even at lower exposure levels, highlighting the reproductive health risks associated with PFAS.
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Assessment of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and physiological biomarkers in aquarium-based bottlenose dolphins and killer whales
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6 Aug 2024 | Chemosphere
PFAS, especially PFOS and PFNA, were found in the serum of zoo-based bottlenose dolphins and killer whales, and the study revealed significant correlations between PFAS exposure and physiological effects, such as increased reactive oxygen species, suggesting potential health risks that could inform future conservation and regulatory decisions.
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Research reveals high levels of PFAS contamination in food supply chains
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5 Aug 2024 | Food Navigator Europe
Consumption of everyday foods and drinks like eggs, rice and coffee could lead to high levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in humans, the latest research has found.
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The long-chain polyfluorinated alkyl substance perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) promotes bone marrow adipogenesis
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5 Aug 2024 | Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
PFAS, particularly PFHxS, can accumulate in bones and promote the formation of bone marrow fat, potentially increasing the risk of conditions like osteoporosis and tumor progression. This study highlights the need for further research on the health impacts of PFHxS exposure, especially in combination with a high-fat diet.
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Gestational PFAS Exposure and Newborn Size: The Modifying Effect of Cord Blood Fatty Acids
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3 Aug 2024 | ESE
Emerging evidence shows that PFAS exposure during pregnancy, particularly from short-chain PFAS, is linked to decreased newborn size, but higher levels of fatty acids in cord blood may mitigate these adverse effects.
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Mapping Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Footprint from Cosmetics and Carpets across the Continental United States
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2 Aug 2024 | ACS EST Water
Consumer products like cosmetics and carpets are significant contributors to PFAS contamination in the environment, especially in densely populated and coastal areas, highlighting the urgent need to stop the production and use of PFAS in these items.
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[Blog] Should I get a blood test for PFAS (“forever chemicals”)?
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2 Aug 2024 | The Nerdy Girls
Testing your blood for PFAS (“forever chemicals”) is not recommended for most people. However, for the small fraction of people with a history of high PFAS exposure, the potential benefits of testing may outweigh the harms.
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Bill to rid firefighting gear of PFAS chemicals headed to Governor Healey
Policy
1 Aug 2024
Massachusetts is on the verge of having the strongest law in the country to protect firefighters from their own gear, as a bill that effectively bans PFAS from turnout gear heads to Governor Maura Healey for her signature.
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Association between mixed exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and metabolic syndrome in Korean adults: Data from the Korean National environmental health survey cycle 4
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1 Aug 2024 | Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health
Exposure to multiple PFAS increases the risk of metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and high blood sugar—particularly in females, with significant contributions from PFNA.
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A data-driven approach to identifying PFAS water sampling priorities in Colorado, United States
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1 Aug 2024 | J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol
A predictive model identified high-risk areas for PFAS groundwater contamination in Colorado, pinpointing private wells, schools, mobile home parks, and certain public water systems as priority sampling locations, helping decision-makers use limited resources to protect the most people.
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Every Fish Sample Tested in Northern Illinois Rivers Found Contaminated with PFAS
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31 Jul 2024 | Technology Networks
They found fish contaminated with PFAS in every one of their 15 test sites.
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MA Senate passes ban on PFAS in firefighter turnout gear. Will House act?
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29 Jul 2024 | Telegram & Gazette
The state Senate Monday passed legislation long pushed by firefighters that would ban PFAS in turnout gear by 2027.