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Storms mobilize organophosphate esters, bisphenols, PFASs, and vehicle-derived contaminants to San Francisco Bay watersheds
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18 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
Stormwater runoff in San Francisco Bay watersheds contains several PFAS and flame retardants, with some concentrations exceeding safe levels, posing significant toxicity risks to aquatic ecosystems.
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Levels and trends of persistent organic pollutants in human populations living in the Arctic
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17 Sep 2024 | Int J Circumpolar Health
Long-chain PFAS, such as PFNA and PFDA, are increasing in Arctic populations, especially in Greenland and Nunavik, due to their bioaccumulation in marine wildlife, posing significant health risks.
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Exploring the variability of PFAS in urban sewage: a comparison of emissions in commercial versus municipal urban areas
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13 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
PFOS and 6:2 FTS concentrations were significantly higher in wastewater from commercial areas, with median loads exceeding 0.9 μg per person per day, while municipal areas had lower levels, indicating that commercial activities are a major source of PFAS emissions in urban wastewater.
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Association between family economic situation and serum PFAS concentration in American adults with hypertension and hyperlipemia.
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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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Scientists invent filter that can recycle PFAS into renewable batteries
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4 Sep 2024 | ABC News
Researchers have invented a filter that removes harmful PFAS chemicals from water and recycles them in renewable batteries. University of Queensland scientists say they believe the technology will be on the market in three years.
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Silicone Wristbands as a Personal Passive Sampler to Evaluate Indoor Exposure to Volatile and Non-volatile PFASs.
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3 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Silicone wristbands were used to measure personal exposure to PFAS chemicals, with gender, age, and time spent at home influencing individual exposure levels. For some PFAS, indoor air and skin contact were found to be significant sources of exposure.
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Identification of Emerging Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in E-waste Recycling Practices and New Precursors for Trifluoroacetic Acid
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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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Costco seeks dismissal of PFAS baby wipes class action
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20 Aug 2024 | Top Class Actions
Costco argues the complaint is an effort to “scare innocent parents” into believing they risk harm to their children by using the wipes.
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All fluorine-free lithium-ion batteries with high-rate capability
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19 Aug 2024 | J. Chem. Eng.
Non-fluorinated alternatives for lithium batteries have been developed, replacing traditional fluorinated components and offering improved performance and stability, showing promise for high-capacity, fluorine-free battery technologies in response to potential regulatory bans.
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A Systematic Workflow for Compliance Testing of Emerging International Classwide Restrictions on PFAS
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14 Aug 2024 | Environmental Science and Technology
The authors propose a three-step workflow to ensure compliance with new PFAS restrictions based on recent advances in analytical chemistry.
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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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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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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.
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Gold Long John adopts Empel PFA-free, waterless tech in Vietnam mills
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29 Jul 2024 | Yahoo!Finance
The adoption by Gold Long John is said to be instrumental in creating sustainable, high-performing footwear for many leading footwear brands around the world.
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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study
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28 Jul 2024 | The Guardian
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to low birth weight, reduced sperm counts and infertility.