Showing 61-75 of 533
-
Getting rid of PFAS: Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?
News
28 Jan 2026 | Euro News
The EU is currently examining a proposal for a “universal restriction” covering all products containing PFAS, with a final decision expected by the end of the year.
-
Model-based assessment of adsorption and diffusion of PFASs through concrete as continuous Source of PFASs to the environment
Science
28 Jan 2026 | ACS EST Engg.
Modeling of long-term laboratory data suggests PFAS may slowly diffuse into and back out of concrete, making paved surfaces a potentially persistent secondary source to surface runoff even after active releases stop.
-
PFAS in the buzz: Seasonal biomonitoring with honey bees (apis mellifera) and bee-collected pollen
Science
26 Jan 2026 | Environ. Pollut.
PFAS destruction efforts must be evaluated not only for their effectiveness and efficiency to address commonly used PFAS but also on whether in the process they release other PFAS byproducts.
-
Comprehensive assessment of poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances in China: Flows, stocks, and emissions from polytetrafluoroethylene
Science
24 Jan 2026 | Environ Sci Technol
Life-cycle analysis found that nonpolymeric PFAS associated with PTFE production in China may be a dominant source of environmental release and are increasingly shifting from legacy compounds toward emerging alternatives, highlighting production stage controls as possible regulatory leverage points.
-
Forever Chemicals Face Sweeping Bans as States Pass PFAS Laws in 2025
Policy
22 Jan 2026
The 2025 legislative session has produced a high volume of PFAS-related bill activity. Nearly 350 bills addressing PFAS have been introduced in 39 states.
-
Surface energy and pinning forces of fluorine-free, water-friendly coatings for medical devices
Science
19 Jan 2026 | Langmuir
PFAS-free plasma and acid surface treatments may provide medical device coatings with wettability and friction performance similar to fluorinated coatings, indicating a potential pathway to reduce reliance on persistent PFAS while meeting functional requirements.
-
Assessment of human exposure to particle-associated organic pollutants in home environments of Lisbon, Portugal
Science
19 Jan 2026 | Environ Res
Particle-bound PFAS including PFBS, PFHxA, PFOA, and PFNA were detected at higher concentrations indoors than outdoors in Lisbon homes, suggesting indoor materials and consumer products may be associated with ongoing PFAS inhalation exposure.
-
[Video] The DuPont Scandal | Explained Like You're 5
News
17 Jan 2026
This is the story of PFAS, Teflon, and one of the biggest corporate cover-ups in American history.
-
Pennsylvania Rep. introduces bill aimed at banning 'forever chemicals' in certain products
Policy
15 Jan 2026
House Bill 2145 aims to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals", from high-contact products like cosmetics, dental floss, children's products and menstrual pads and tampons.
-
FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products
News
15 Jan 2026 | EWG
The FDA did flag one PFAS chemical, perfluorohexylethyl triethoxysilane, as a potential safety concern in body lotion when used at the highest reported concentration, based on an animal study showing nervous system impacts.
-
Occurrence and sources of organic contaminants of emerging concern in indoor dust: A global perspective
Science
14 Jan 2026 | J Hazard Mater
A global review finds PFAS commonly in indoor dust from homes, offices, and schools, particularly in North America, Europe, and East Asia, and identifies PFOS and PFOA as persistent legacy compounds alongside increasingly reported short-chain PFAS and precursors, suggesting ongoing indoor exposure despite regulation.
-
Challenges and Opportunities in PFAS Waste Management for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Science
13 Jan 2026 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing and may be difficult to manage, highlighting the scientific and policy importance of developing industry-specific monitoring and treatment approaches because existing methods may not adequately address the diversity of PFAS as regulations tighten.
-
Watchdog searching for stores selling now banned products with PFAS in Maine
News
7 Jan 2026 | WGME
Defend Our Health says a lot of online retailers have marked PFAS products not deliverable to Maine, while others have tried to comply, but missed a few products.
-
France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force today. Here’s what will change
News
6 Jan 2026 | Euro News
France’s ban prohibits the sale, production, or import of any product for which an alternative to PFAS already exists.
-
Smucker pet food PFAS class action lawsuit moves toward certification
News
31 Dec 2025 | Top Class Actions
U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick said during a hearing that many of the issues raised by Smucker ‘are better addressed on the merits.’