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Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: Should We Consider Non-Monotonic Dose-Responses and Chronic Kidney Disease?
Science
27 Oct 2020 | Environ Res
PFOS at the current population exposure level in the U.S. may be a risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults with normal kidney function.
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Male reproductive toxicity of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA): Rodent studies
Science
27 Oct 2020 | Chemosphere
PFOA exposure was linked to reproductive harm in men although the exact mechanism of action is largely unknown.
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Population-Wide Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Drinking Water in the United States
Science
26 Oct 2020 | ES&T L
There is significant variation in PFAS occurrence within and between different U.S. states, highlighting the need for systematic monitoring of PFAS in both source and finished drinking water.
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Workshop on Federal Government Human Health PFAS Research
Events
26 Oct 2020
This 2-day virtual workshop, October 26 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and October 27 (10:30 AM to 4:00 PM), will address the state of the science and ongoing federal research.
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PFAS levels still high despite emission cuts
News
26 Oct 2020 | Coastal Review
The primary source of PFAS entering the Cape Fear River is believed to come from contaminated groundwater at the Fayetteville plant, sediment between the water treatment plant intake and the facility, and air emissions.
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Ecology seeking comments on action plan to address PFAS contaminants
Policy
24 Oct 2020
The Washington state Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on its plan to address a class of highly persistent chemicals that don’t break down in the environment.
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‘Forever chemicals’ could be found in more than 1 million NC residents’ drinking water
News
24 Oct 2020 | The News & Observer
There needs to be more sampling to understand where some of the PFAS are coming from.
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New PFAS testing planned at Buick City after high levels found in soil and water
News
23 Oct 2020 | MLive.com
Previous testing has shown very high PFOS levels of more than 100,000 ppt in both soil and groundwater. The concern is the possible contamination of storm sewers and the nearby Flint River.
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[Press Release] Slotkin introduces bipartisan bill to strengthen PFAS testing in military servicemembers, families
News
23 Oct 2020 | Rep. Elissa Slotkin
The bill mandates blood testing for PFAS chemicals for those who may have been exposed.
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Schumer: Stewart Air Guard base PFAS cleanup could be delayed indefinitely
News
22 Oct 2020 | Mid Hudson News
Because the City of Newburgh, NY switched off its main drinking water source after the discovery of toxic PFAS in Washington Lake, it may be penalized and ultimately left out in the next round of priority cleanup site selections, as it is no longer considered a drinking water source. Without knowing why toxic water is still flowing from Stewart Air National Guard Base and where it is flowing to, the United States Air Force can’t find a permanent fix.
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PFAS chemicals reach remote oceans and accumulate in whales, dolphins, and other ocean life
News
22 Oct 2020 | Massive Science
Once in the ocean, PFAS can persist for decades or longer — and travel long distances.
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Baseline survey of marine sediments collected from the Kingdom of Bahrain: PAHs, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides, perfluoroalkyl substances, dioxins, brominated flame retardants and metal contamination
Science
21 Oct 2020 | Marin. Poll. Bull.
First regional report of PFAS in sediment, with PFOS prevalent in Tubli Bay.
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Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research
Events
21 Oct 2020
The 2020 Food Packaging Forum Workshop will take place online in a virtual format on October 21-23, 2020, under the theme “Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research.”
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New PFAS investigation launched in Grand Traverse County neighborhood
News
21 Oct 2020 | UpNorthLive
The investigation is being carried out in this Michigan neighborhood because PFAS has been measured in groundwater. PFAS-containing firefighting foam has been used at Cherry Capital Airport and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station for training purposes.
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New PFAS compound in N.J. water may be more toxic than older one, regulators say
News
21 Oct 2020 | Consumer Reports
A chemical introduced by the manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers USA to replace a now-regulated PFAS substance has been found in New Jersey drinking water, and the company’s own research suggests that it can cause liver damage, according to emails obtained by Consumer Reports.