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Two for the Price of One: Deriving Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Fillet and Whole-Body Conversion Equations in Fish
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18 Mar 2024 | ES&T Letters
This study developed conversion equations between filet and whole-body concentrations of PFAS in fish from New York State, crucial for both human health advisories and ecological risk assessments, with conversion factors consistent across multiple PFAS chemicals but less consistent across species.
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Novel Meta-Diamide Compounds Containing Sulfide Derivatives Were Designed and Synthesized as Potential Pesticides
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17 Mar 2024 | Molecules
C4 sulfonamido derivatives were the dominant PFAS compounds in semiconductor manufacturing wastewater, signaling a shift towards these alternatives and the importance of measuring more than just PFAAs.
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Athletes likely to have higher levels of PFAS after play on artificial turf – study
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15 Mar 2024 | The Guardian
Research raises more questions over safety of material that health advocates say is made with dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals.’
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How to protect yourself from ‘forever chemicals’
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14 Mar 2024 | The Hill
“Forever chemicals” are everywhere — but there are significant steps consumers can take to protect themselves against the toxic substances, leading environmental engineers said.
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Bioaccumulation of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonamides (FASA)
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14 Mar 2024 | Sci Technol Lett.
This study reports high FASA concentrations in fish sampled next to aqueous film-forming foams contaminated sites. Preliminary findings on toxicity suggest an urgent need for FASA to be considered by fish advisory programs.
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No more delays to PFAS cleanup, state Department of Ecology tells Spokane International Airport
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13 Mar 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
After several extensions and five months of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Ecology is telling the Spokane International Airport it will not accept any more delays for the initial stages of PFAS contamination cleanup.
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This farmer’s livelihood was ruined by PFAS-contaminated fertilizer that few Midwest states test for
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12 Mar 2024 | IPM News
Two years ago, he was blindsided when the state of Michigan ordered him to shut down his farm, citing high levels of PFAS — or what are often referred to as toxic “forever chemicals” — in both his beef and soil.
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Montco aviation museum’s expansion plans have been grounded for 13 years due to PFAS
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9 Mar 2024 | Frank Kummer
The Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has donors lined up to help fund an expansion. But when that can happen is unclear.
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Environmental impact of PFAS: Filling data gaps using theoretical quantum chemistry and QSPR modeling
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9 Mar 2024 | Environ. Int.
Utilizing physics-based methods and data-driven models, researchers predicted environmental parameters to address gaps in understanding such as the bioaccumulation potential, contributing to a better understanding of PFAS behavior in the environment.
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A Comprehensive Review of Novel Adsorbents for Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water
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8 Mar 2024 | ACS ES&T Water
This review examines recent studies on new adsorbent materials for PFAS, covering fundamental mechanisms of PFAS adsorption, evaluating materials such as carbon nanotubes and polymers, and providing insights into strategies for designing effective PFAS removal solutions.
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Maine lawmakers weigh changes to groundbreaking PFAS law
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7 Mar 2024 | News Center Maine
However, under an amendment proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection, several sectors of the economy could be exempt.
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PFAS well testing now underway. EPA is looking for another 150 homeowners to sign up
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6 Mar 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
So far, 144 property owners with private wells have signed up for free testing from the EPA and Washington State Department of Ecology.
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Maine compromise would exempt some industries from ban on ‘forever chemicals’
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6 Mar 2024 | Portland Press Herald
The proposal by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection would exempt some federally regulated industries such as the automotive, aeronautical and defense sectors from an impending 2030 ban on the sale of products that contain forever chemicals, even if a safer chemical alternative is available.
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Biosolids, an important route for transporting poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances from wastewater treatment plants into the environment: A systematic review
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6 Mar 2024 | Sci. Total Environ.
This review examined the presence and behavior of PFAS in wastewater treatment plants, revealing variations in PFAS concentrations across plants, the role of biological mechanisms in PFAS transformation, and the influence of factors like carbon chain length and wastewater composition on PFAS adsorption in sludge, emphasizing the need for improved management strategies to address PFAS contamination in environmental systems.
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The dangers of PFAS — and of downplaying their ubiquity
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5 Mar 2024 | High Country News
Even well-meaning officials often provide inadequate or misleading information, putting communities at higher risk.