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Childhood exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in educational environments: Arising from stationery and implications for health
Science
15 Dec 2025 | J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
Several products purchased in China released measurable PFAS including precursors that increased after oxidation and maximum estimated intake from hand to mouth contact with some pen grips approaching the European Food Safety Authority tolerable intake for children.
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Mediating role of proteomics in the association between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure and blood pressure in youth
Science
15 Dec 2025 | Environ Pollut.
PFOA, PFNA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFHpS, exposure may be associated with higher blood pressure in youth through protein changes (particularly galectin-3) involving inflammatory and scarred tissue.
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San Francisco FD to switch entirely to PFAS-free turnout gear
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12 Dec 2025 | FireRescue1
Backed by a $2.35M FEMA grant, the department is rolling out 1,100 sets of UL-certified, PFAS-free ensembles.
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'Terrified and really angry': Forest Hills residents react to excess PFAS found in water
News
12 Dec 2025 | Fox 17
Some Forest Hills residents are expressing concern after learning their drinking water contains excess amounts of PFAS, man-made chemicals that have been linked to health risks over long-term exposure.
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UN Calls for Input for Thematic Report on PFAS and Human Rights
Policy
11 Dec 2025
According to the UN, the report will identify how the adverse impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including pathways to exposure, relate to potential human rights violations."
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PFAS Action group announces interactive map collecting ‘Eat Safe Fish’ guidelines for Michigan
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11 Dec 2025 | Michigan Advance
On Tuesday, the group launched its 'Eat Safe Fish' mapping tool, which it developed in collaboration with the Ecology Center, collecting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 2025 'Do Not Eat' and consumption limitation advisories into an interactive map.
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Why are famous Chefs Fighting to keep ‘Forever Chemicals’ in cookware?
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11 Dec 2025 | Atmos
A bill phasing out the sale of nonstick pans made with polytetrafluoroethylene—a type of PFAS 'forever chemical'—cleared the state legislature in September with overwhelming support.
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A Dominating Role of Functional Groups in Short-Chain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Accumulation by Fruiting Plants
Science
11 Dec 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
Tomato plants were found to preferentially move short-chain PFAS with carboxylic acid groups into fruits while sulfonic acid PFAS are largely retained in roots and leaves, which could influence potential dietary exposure and guide crop choices in contaminated areas.
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Co-exposure to PFAS and hydroxylated PCBs is associated with increased odds of multiple sclerosis
Science
11 Dec 2025 | Environ Int
Swedish adults with background exposure who had higher serum levels of PFOS and PCB breakdown products may face increased odds of developing multiple sclerosis, with the strongest associations observed at higher exposure ranges after accounting for lifestyle and genetic differences.
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Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
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10 Dec 2025 | The Guardian
Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.
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Chemical industry accused of manipulating PFAS 'forever chemical' data
News
10 Dec 2025 | Earth.com
A group of 20 scientists says some industry-linked voices are trying to shrink that definition so fewer PFAS show up on official lists.
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Defense bill delays phaseout of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
Policy
8 Dec 2025
Included in the measure is language from the House version of the bill that delays the phaseout of the use of 'forever chemical'-laden firefighting foam by two years."
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Wolverine Worldwide, 3M face new PFAS lawsuit from Michigan landfills
News
8 Dec 2025 | MLive
Two West Michigan landfills are suing Wolverine Worldwide and 3M Corp., alleging the companies are responsible for years of PFAS contamination tied to the disposal of contaminated tannery sludge from former shoemaking in Rockford.
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Occurrence and risk assessment of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater and drinking water in Colombia
Science
8 Dec 2025 | ACS ES&T Water
Several PFAS, particularly PFHxA and PFHpA, may present potential health concerns in Colombian drinking water since their estimated intake levels surpassed the United States Lifetime Health Advisory screening level for mixtures.
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Unravelling the chemistry of PFAS transfer from packaging to food
Science
8 Dec 2025 | TIFS
PFAS used in paper, paperboard, compostable, and plastic food-contact materials may migrate into food through diffusion, partitioning, and degradation of polymer-bound PFAS, suggesting that these packaging materials may act as overlooked sources of dietary PFAS exposure and warrant closer regulatory attention.