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Trace metals and persistent organic pollutants contamination in batoids (Chondrichthyes: Batoidea): A systematic review
Science
25 Feb 2019 | Environ. Pollut.
In this systematic review, we compile published scientific literature on trace metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including PFAS, contamination in sharks, rays, and sawfish.
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State of knowledge on current exposure, fate and potential health effects of contaminants in polar bears from the circumpolar Arctic
Science
5 Feb 2019 | Sci. Total Environ.
A comprehensive view of the current exposure and health outcomes of arctic polar bears to persistent organic pollutants including PFAS.
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The U.S. military plans to keep incinerating toxic firefighting foam, despite health risks
News
27 Jan 2019 | The Intercept
The U.S. military is moving ahead with plans to collect and destroy unused firefighting foam that contains the hazardous chemicals PFOS and PFOA. But in trying to solve one environmental problem related to these persistent chemicals, which have caused massive drinking water contamination, the Defense Department may be creating another.
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Levels, accumulation patterns and retrospective trends of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) in terrestrial ecosystems over the last three decades
Science
3 Jan 2019 | Environ. Pollut.
PFAAs are still detectable in the environment and concentrations of other PFAAs as perfluorobutanoic acid appear to be increasing over the past 30 years.
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New Hampshire proposed MCLs and AGQS for a number of PFAS
Policy
2 Jan 2019
New Hampshire proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS): PFOA (38 ppt), PFOS (70 ppt), PFOA & PFOS (combined: 70 ppt), PFHxS (85 ppt), PFNA (23 ppt).
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DuPont has spread its pollution around the world. Now it wants to filter your contaminated drinking water
News
11 Dec 2018 | The Intercept
DuPont opened a factory in Saudi Arabia that will produce reverse osmosis water filters. The filters use ultra-thin membranes to remove water impurities, including PFAS — chemicals made and used by DuPont that have caused widespread water contamination around the world... “DuPont has learned the art of making money coming and going,” said Telsey. “They profited off the environmental contamination and now can profit on cleaning it up. It’s quite a feat.”...
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Reconnaissance of Mixed Organic and Inorganic Chemicals in Private and Public Supply Tapwaters at Selected Residential and Workplace Sites in the United States
Science
21 Nov 2018 | Env. Sci. & Tech.
USGS scientists tested 25 tap water sources from across the U.S. detecting PFAS in 84%, although some at low levels.
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Potential health effects of emerging environmental contaminants perfluoroalkyl compounds
Science
7 Nov 2018 | Yeungnam Univ J Med
Researchers found links between PFAS levels to neurological disorders and hormone disruption in children and adults.
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Adverse Maternal, Fetal, and Postnatal Effects of Hexafluoropropylene Oxide Dimer Acid (GenX) from Oral Gestational Exposure in Sprague-Dawley Rats
Science
4 Nov 2018 | Environ. Health Perspect.
GenX exposure produced multiple effects that were similar to prior toxicity evaluations on PFAS inSprague-Dawley Rats.
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[Recording] U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing: The Federal Role in the Toxic PFAS Chemical Crisis
Events
26 Sep 2018
A recording and supporting information from a September 26, 2018 U.S. Senate Federal Spending Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on the Federal Role in the Toxic PFAS Chemical Crisis.
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[Recording] U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing: Perfluorinated Chemicals in the Environment
Events
6 Sep 2018
U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on Thursday, September 6, 2018 entitled “Perfluorinated Chemicals in the Environment: An Update on the Response to Contamination and Challenges Presented.”
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Micropollutants in drinking water from source to tap - Method development and application of a multiresidue screening method
Science
20 Feb 2018 | Sci. Total Environ.
A multi-compound screening method for the simultaneous measurement of a wide range of micropollutants, including PFAS, in drinking water resources was developed and applied to communities in Sweden.
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[Presentation] A Further Examination Of A Subset Of UCMR 3 PFAS Data Demonstrates Wider Occurrence
Science
8 Dec 2017
A presentation from Andy Eaton.
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A review of human exposure to PFAS: substantial contribution from seafood
Science
30 Nov 1925 | Environ Health Prev Med
In Japan, rivers contaminated by industrial PFAS discharges have led to high levels of long-chain PFAS in seafood such as cod, clams, and shrimp, and because seafood is a dietary staple, this pathway now accounts for the majority of human PFAS intake and explains the higher blood concentrations observed in the Japanese population compared to other countries.
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Association of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure With Cataract Prevalence Among U.S. Adults: A NHANES Analysis (2005-2008)
Science
30 Nov 1925 | Transl Vis Sci Technol
Higher levels of PFAS—especially PFHS and PFNA—were significantly linked to increased cataract prevalence in U.S. adults, suggesting these pollutants may harm eye health through inflammation and oxidative stress.