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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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White House Releases New Research Strategy to Protect Communities from PFAS
Policy
3 Sep 2024
This strategy aims to provide data for reducing PFAS contamination, communicate research to communities, identify remediation technologies, and offer information on PFAS alternatives for informed decisions.
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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
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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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The unique distribution pattern of PFAS in landfill organics
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3 Sep 2024 | J. Hazard. Mater.
PFAS chemicals from decomposing landfill waste predominantly accumulate at middle depths within a landfill, with a strong correlation between total PFAS, total carbon, and dissolved organic matter in landfill organics.
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Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Timing of Puberty in Norwegian Boys: Data from the Bergen Growth Study 2
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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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Silicone Wristbands as a Personal Passive Sampler to Evaluate Indoor Exposure to Volatile and Non-volatile PFASs.
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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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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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Lawmakers push for stronger regulations on PFAS used in EV batteries
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30 Aug 2024 | Environmental Health News
U.S. lawmakers are urging stricter regulations on PFAS, chemicals used in EV batteries, amid concerns over widespread contamination.
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Dam in Blue Mountains closed after elevated levels of PFAS chemicals detected
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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.
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Some Gulf of Maine seafood has PFAS. Your local freshwater fish may not be safe either.
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29 Aug 2024 | New Hampshire Bulletin
They observed the highest PFAS concentrations in shrimp and lobster.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is associated with impaired cardiovascular health: a cross-sectional study
Science
29 Aug 2024 | Front Public Health
Exposure to PFNA, PFOA, and PFOS was associated with an increased risk of impaired cardiovascular health in U.S. adults.
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Harris administration would rein in toxic PFAS chemicals, advocates say
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28 Aug 2024 | Tom Perkins
Records of Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz instill hope that progress under Biden could be extended.
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Scientists tied to chemical industry plan to derail PFAS rule on drinking water
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27 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
Scientists with financial ties to industry and histories of producing controversial research to derail chemical regulations are mobilizing to attack strict new federal drinking water limits for toxic PFAS, or “forever chemicals”, documents reviewed by the Guardian reveal.