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Maternal Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Offspring Chromosomal Abnormalities: The Japan Environment and Children's Study
Science
11 Sep 2024 | Environ Health Perspect
Maternal exposure to certain PFAS chemicals, particularly PFOS, may be associated with an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities in offspring, though further research is needed due to potential selection bias.
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These common chemicals could affect your health all over your body, expert says
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9 Sep 2024 | CNN
Dr. Carmen Marsit of Emory University, wants people to understand what to do about PFAS.
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Have per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) infiltrated Florida's freshwater springs?
Science
9 Sep 2024 | Sci. Total Environ.
PFAS chemicals were detected in over 60% of water samples from Florida's freshwater springs, raising concerns about potential health risks for those relying on these springs for drinking water, and highlighting the need for further research on contamination pathways.
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Nontarget Analysis Combined with TOP Assay Reveals a Significant Portion of Unknown PFAS Precursors in Firefighting Foams Currently Used in China
Science
9 Sep 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Researchers identified 54 PFAS compounds, including seven novel ones, in Chinese firefighting foams, with some meeting persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity criteria, and advanced analysis revealed additional PFAS precursors that were previously undetected.
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EPA Delays TSCA PFAS Reporting Deadlines
Policy
6 Sep 2024
The U.S. EPA just issued a direct final rule amending reporting deadlines for PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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EPA Pledges $15M to Study 'Significant Threat' to U.S. Food Supply
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4 Sep 2024 | Newsweek
The U.S. EPA has awarded $15 million in research grants to research PFAS, a "significant threat" to the country's food supply.
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Air Force Investigating 7,000-Gallon PFAS Spill at New Mexico Base
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4 Sep 2024 | Military.com
Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is investigating the environmental toll after 7,000 gallons of chemically contaminated water spilled on the facility over the summer, according to a public announcement by the base.
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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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Experts find PFAS is present in the blood of most Wisconsinites
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3 Sep 2024 | WSAW
Now, a study by the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health finds that most Wisconsinites already have PFAS in their bloodstream.
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Assessment of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Traditional, Organic and Protein Flours
Science
3 Sep 2024 | Exposure and Health
Flours, including traditional, organic, and protein varieties, contain detectable levels of specific PFAS like PFOA and PFDA, potentially contributing significantly to overall PFAS exposure, yet current regulations lack specific safety limits for these contaminants in flours.
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Silicone Wristbands as a Personal Passive Sampler to Evaluate Indoor Exposure to Volatile and Non-volatile PFASs.
Science
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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Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Timing of Puberty in Norwegian Boys: Data from the Bergen Growth Study 2
Science
3 Sep 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Higher levels of PFAS chemicals, including PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS, were associated with delayed puberty in Norwegian boys, as measured by testicular volume and testosterone levels, with some PFAS showing stronger links to later pubertal onset.
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Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals
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31 Aug 2024 | The New York Times
Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals. Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance.
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3M, Chemours Face PFAS Carpet Coating Deception Class Suit
Policy
30 Aug 2024
3M Co., EIDP Inc., and The Chemours Co. were accused in a proposed class action of covering up the harms of PFAS chemicals they sold as carpet stain repellents.
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Dam in Blue Mountains closed after elevated levels of PFAS chemicals detected
News
29 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
WaterNSW says the closure is a ‘precautionary measure’ and water supplied from the filtration plant to local communities is safe and meets guidelines.