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First US state bans PFAS, other chemicals from period products
Policy
17 Jun 2024
The chemicals banned include PFAS, phthalates, formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane and mercury. The law is set to come into force in January 2026.
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Okinawa report says PFAS could affect groundwater around US Marine base for decades
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17 Jun 2024 | Keishi Koja
The prefecture’s Environmental Protection Division discovered PFAS above Japan’s provisional safe drinking water standard in 19 of 37 sites it sampled around Marine Corps Air Station Futenma between August and January, according to an annual report released by the division in April.
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In silico prediction of the interaction of legacy and novel per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with selected human transporters and of their possible accumulation in the human body
Science
17 Jun 2024 | Arch Toxicol
PFAS were examined through computer simulations, revealing that legacy PFAS like PFOA and PFOS have a higher propensity to interact with human proteins involved in chemical transportation and accumulation, suggesting a greater potential for bioaccumulation compared to newer PFAS formulations.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances in the meat of Polish farm animals and game - Occurrence, profiles and dietary intake
Science
17 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Meat from farm animals and game was analyzed for PFAS contamination, revealing that wild boar meat had the highest levels, with potential health risks from frequent consumption, while meat from livestock and deer posed negligible health concerns in Poland.
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Rep. Ted Davis pushes PFAS liability bill through committee despite NC Chamber opposition
Policy
12 Jun 2024
Local officials succeeded in moving a PFAS manufacturer liability bill through the North Carolina House of Representatives environmental committee, but its leading sponsor foresees a challenging road ahead for the proposed legislation.
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Carry-over rate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to raw milk and human exposure risks in different regions of China.
Science
11 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
The presence of PFAS in cow feed, drinking water, and raw milk across 20 regions in China reveals significant health risks, particularly for preschool children, due to the accumulation and transfer of these substances through milk consumption.
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Lamont signs PFAS ban — with a suggested improvement
Policy
10 Jun 2024
Unlike versions passed in other states, the new Connecticut law lacks a waiver process for keeping a product on the market when there is no reasonable alternative, Lamont noted in his signing letter.
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Occurrence of 80 Per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in the Muscle and Liver tissues of Marine Mammals of the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, Quebec, Canada
Science
10 Jun 2024 | Front. Environ. Chem.
Marine mammals from the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, such as dolphins and porpoises, were found to have high levels of PFAS in their tissues, with the white-sided dolphin showing the highest average concentrations—39 ng/g in muscle and 334 ng/g in liver—while species like the harp seal had much lower levels, emphasizing the need for stronger regulations to protect these vulnerable animals.
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Drinking Water Has Highest Contamination Levels in These Five States
News
8 Jun 2024 | Newsweek
New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania have the most highly contaminated drinking water systems, according to the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) interactive map.
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Regulating “forever chemicals”: social data are necessary for the successful implementation of the essential use concept
Science
8 Jun 2024 | Environ Sci Eur
Given the widespread persistence, mobility, and toxicity of many PFAS, a precautionary approach called the Essential Use Concept (EUC) is proposed, advocating for the phase-out of PFAS unless essential for health, safety, or critical societal functions. This paper discusses what broader societal perspectives are needed in the decision-making process to implement the EUC.
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Looking to avoid toxic 'forever' chemicals? Here's your best chance of doing so.
News
7 Jun 2024 | USA TODAY
It may also be wise to avoid beauty or cookware products that are advertised as being waterproof, greaseproof, or nonsticking if they aren't specifically labeled as PFAS-free.
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Maine's biggest water district sues over so-called forever chemicals
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6 Jun 2024 | Associated Press
The Portland Water District lawsuit comes as the cost of the disposal of PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge has doubled from $1.6 million to $3.2 million over the last three years.
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Mullumbimby residents warned about eating homegrown produce after PFAS chemicals detected
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6 Jun 2024 | ABC News
People living in parts of Mullumbimby, Australia, in the Byron Shire hinterland are being warned to avoid using groundwater or harvesting homegrown fruit and vegetables after PFAS chemicals were detected.
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Developmental perfluorooctane sulfonic acid exposure exacerbates house dust mite induced allergic responses in adult mice
Science
4 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
PFOS not only disrupts lung development and increases asthma risk in mice, but also exacerbates allergic inflammation caused by house dust mites, particularly in females, underscoring potential sex-dependent health risks from PFOS exposure.
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Association of co-exposure to organophosphate esters and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and mixture with cardiovascular-kidney-liver-metabolic biomarkers among Chinese adults
Science
4 Jun 2024 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
Exposure to common environmental contaminants like organophosphate esters and PFAS, especially PFHxS and PFNA, is associated with disruptions in liver function and cholesterol levels, suggesting potential risks for chronic diseases due to their widespread presence in the human body.