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How do construction workers get exposed to PFAS? UMass Lowell lands $600K to find out
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6 Jan 2025 | WickedLocal.com
“This is the first study to systematically document PFAS exposures in the construction sector,” Anila Bello said, in a statement. “We will perform a comprehensive assessment of PFAS present in workers, the sources of the exposure and how PFAS enters the body.”
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Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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6 Jan 2025 | CNN
A group of potentially toxic “forever chemicals,” mostly coming from prescribed drugs, may be contaminating drinking water for millions of Americans, as wastewater treatment plants fail to remove them — and climate change may be making the situation even worse, according to a new report.
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The E.P.A. Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago
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2 Jan 2025 | The New York Times
The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”
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Pulitzer Center series on PFAS & firefighting: A fire hose of ‘forever chemicals’
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1 Jan 2025 | Maine Morning Star
Maine Morning Star in partnership with the Pulitzer Center has published a an investigative series examining the prevalence of PFAS in and from firefighting, particularly in the use of foam known as AFFF and in firefighter turnout gear.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in the feathers and excreta of Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) from the Antarctic Peninsula
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30 Dec 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Gentoo penguins exhibit bioaccumulation of PFAS compounds in feathers and excreta (including the first report of NaDONA in Antarctica), with adults showing higher levels than chicks; this study highlights the global reach of anthropogenic pollutants and the need for further investigation into their ecological impact.
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Cleaner cuts: Farmed fish and skin-off fillets are lower in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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28 Dec 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Farmed fish and skin-off fillets generally contain lower levels of harmful PFAS chemicals compared to wild fish and skin-on fillets, making them potentially safer dietary choices for reducing exposure to these persistent environmental pollutants.
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Japan to make tougher standard permanent for PFAS in tap water
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26 Dec 2024 | Star and Stripes
The Environment Ministry during an online experts meeting Tuesday agreed to adopt a target value of 50 nanograms per liter, or 50 parts per trillion, for PFOS and PFOA — components of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals” — in its water quality standards.
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Target and non-target screening of poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish liver samples from the River Nile in Sudan: A baseline assessment
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24 Dec 2024 | Mar. Pollut. Bull.
PFAS contamination in fish livers from the Nile River, particularly downstream of a Sudanese Dam, is significant, with some levels exceeding international safety standards, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and research into environmental and food safety risks in the region.
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Milliken & Company Becomes First Textile Manufacturer to Offer Non-PFAS Materials for Every Layer of Firefighter Turnout Gear
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20 Dec 2024 | Firehouse Magazine
Milliken composites were able to meet and exceed the more stringent NFPA 1971-2018 standard during the third-party testing process in November.
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Per-And Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure and Risk of Breast, and Female Genital Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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19 Dec 2024 | Med Lav.
Exposure to PFAS may be associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer and a potential link to breast cancer, though further research is needed to clarify these relationships.
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US environmental agency fast-tracking new PFAS approvals for semiconductors
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19 Dec 2024
Hastened reviews of compounds as industry ramps up could increase pollution from likely toxic chemicals.
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Virginia DEQ Begins Identifying Potential Sources of PFAS in Public Drinking Water
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19 Dec 2024 | The National Law Review
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has begun issuing notifications to facilities in the Commonwealth that it has identified as potential sources of PFAS detected in public drinking water systems.
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Presence of Perfluorohexanoic Acid in Fluoroelastomer Watch Bands
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18 Dec 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
The detection of high PFHxA concentrations in fluoroelastomer watch bands raises significant concerns about dermal exposure and potential health impacts, emphasizing the need for further studies on its absorption and toxicity.
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Associations of early life per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure with body mass index and risk of overweight or obesity at age 2-18 years: Mixture analysis in the prospective Boston Birth Cohort
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15 Dec 2024 | Environ Int
Early-life exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity, with effects influenced by maternal pre-pregnancy obesity, child age, and PFAS mixture, highlighting the need for further investigation into long-term health impacts and preventive strategies.
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PFAS in manufacturing: Auditing your supply chain for forever chemicals
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12 Dec 2024 | Manufacturing Drive
Regulatory and consumer pressures are driving brands to go PFAS-free. Here’s how to identify which suppliers and materials could use or contain the chemicals.