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Sources and Seasonal Variations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Surface Snow in the Arctic
Science
26 Nov 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS in remote Arctic snow formed during long-range atmospheric processes were found to positively correlate with the amount of sunlight, suggesting seasonal influences on their formation and deposition. This study also provided the first evidence for the possible atmospheric formation of PFOS and GenX.
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[Press Release] Congressmen Carbajal, Lawler, Van Orden Push to Fully Fund PFAS Replacement Programs in Year-End Deal
Policy
25 Nov 2024
Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) led a call of more than 80 lawmakers today urging House appropriators to fully fund the new grant program they created to help airports replace firefighting foams containing harmful forever chemicals.
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Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’?
News
25 Nov 2024 | The New York Times
Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.
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Associations between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and menstrual cycle regularity in reproductive-aged female: a cross-sectional study
Science
25 Nov 2024 | Emerging Contaminants
Exposure to branched PFOS and PFNA was significantly associated with irregular and long menstrual cycles, with these effects being more pronounced among women with low physical activity, suggesting potential reproductive risks linked to PFAS exposure and the influence of lifestyle factors.
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PFAS opportunities coming as Trump enters office, waste executives say
Policy
25 Nov 2024
Executives said the incoming Trump administration could roll back the EPA’s hazardous substance designation for PFAS, but they expect continued business opportunities with the material.
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PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when combined, research shows
News
25 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Few human-made substances are as individually ubiquitous and dangerous as PFAS and microplastics, and when they join forces there is a synergistic effect that makes them even more toxic and pernicious, new research suggests.
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PFAS Found in 100% of Blood Samples Among Group of Recreational Skiers
News
23 Nov 2024 | Boston University
Among these skiers, a new study detected the highest amount of serum PFAS concentrations in ski coaches and more experienced skiers.
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Penn State will pay more than $564K after investigation into drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
News
23 Nov 2024 | Spotlight PA
Penn State will pay more than $564,000 toward the ongoing cleanup of contaminated drinking water affecting dozens of homes near the university’s airport in Benner Township.
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Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways
News
23 Nov 2024 | PBS
The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country.
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Makeup, fragrance and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
News
23 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Higher usage of personal care products among pregnant or nursing women leads to higher levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in their blood and breast milk, new research shows, presenting a serious health threat to developing children.
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California limits on ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS in products are effective, study says
News
22 Nov 2024 | The Guardian
Levels in people’s blood for 37 chemicals linked to health issues declined after they were designated under Prop 65.
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Whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up in Minnesota
News
22 Nov 2024 | CBS News
A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
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Pentagon seeking to incinerate 'forever chemicals' at plant on Ohio River
News
21 Nov 2024 | WTAE
The East Liverpool site is one of two incinerators nationwide where the Pentagon is hoping to ship thousands of pounds of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.
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FDA investigating ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood
News
21 Nov 2024 | The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures and public health.
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The FDA Issues Request for Information on PFAS in Seafood
Policy
19 Nov 2024
The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state and federal agencies, as well as other interested entities, on PFAS concentrations in seafood, the surrounding environment, and processing water, as well as mitigation strategies for reducing exposure to PFAS in seafood.