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Dioxins vs. PFAS: Science and Policy Challenges
Science
12 Aug 2024 | Environ Health Perspect
Dioxin-like chemicals, once a major environmental concern, have been largely controlled through regulations, but attention has now shifted to PFAS, a group of "forever chemicals" that pose a serious and urgent health threat, with ongoing debates about their regulation.
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Second Trump term could boost toxic ‘forever chemicals’, experts warn
Policy
28 Jul 2024
Ex-president’s allies and Project 2025 propose restrictions to EPA’s ability to protect the public from toxins like PFAS.
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PFAS CERCLA Expansion Now On Hold
Policy
26 Jul 2024
EPA originally set a deadline of April 2025 to finalize the rule to add seven additional PFAS to CERCLA; however, EPA’s July 2024 Unified Agenda now indicates that the deadline to finalize the rule for the additional seven PFAS is “to be determined.”
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From Emerging Compounds to Forever Chemicals - Navigating Evolving Regulation of and Responsibility for PFAS in the Environment
Policy
19 Jul 2024
This article summarizes current PFAS regulations, examines the regulations' impact on businesses, and offers practical guidance for legal compliance and proactive risk management.
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PFAS ‘forever’ chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes
Policy
25 Jun 2024
According to the “polluter pays principle”, polluters should pay for the pollution they cause, including the cost of measures taken to prevent, control and remedy any pollution.
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Lawyers to Plastics Makers: Prepare for ‘Astronomical’ PFAS Lawsuits
News
28 May 2024 | The New York Times
At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.
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SB24-081 Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals
Policy
13 May 2024
This law will phase out the sale and distribution of certain products and product categories in the state of Colorado that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals.
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Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time – here are ways you can filter out harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
News
13 May 2024 | WMNF
Every five years, the EPA is required to choose 30 unregulated contaminants to monitor in public drinking water systems. Right now, 29 of those 30 contaminants are PFAS. The tests provide a sense of just how widespread PFAS are in water systems and where.
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[Opinion] We Regulate a Tiny Fraction of the 12,000 ‘Forever Chemicals.’ There’s a Better Way
News
21 Apr 2024 | The New York Times
“We should not have to risk repeated exposure to these substances, with the most powerful bonds in organic chemistry, caused by the willful negligence of industry each time we place our faith in a glass of water.”
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
Policy
19 Apr 2024
EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities.
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Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”
News
17 Apr 2024 | The Texas Tribune
The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 of Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
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Vermont House unanimously passes bill to ban PFAS, or 'forever chemicals'
Policy
11 Apr 2024
A roll call vote passed unanimously, with a vote of 130-0.
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PFAS Drinking Water Rule Clears White House: Let the Litigation Begin
Policy
1 Apr 2024
As we have previously predicted, we expect immediate and numerous lawsuits from various groups challenging the PFAS drinking water regulation.
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US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
Policy
30 Mar 2024
Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound.
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Counterpoint: Commentary’s claim that some PFAS chemicals are safe was false
News
5 Feb 2024 | MINNPOST
Minnesota passed the most comprehensive PFAS law in the country, banning all non-essential uses and requiring disclosure of all uses of PFAS to the state, which faces pushback from industry lobbyist.