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Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Timing of Puberty in Norwegian Boys: Data from the Bergen Growth Study 2
Science
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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Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals
News
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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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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Two states become first in US to ban use of PFAS in firefighters’ protective gear
Policy
26 Aug 2024
Turnout gear sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut must be free of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ by 2027 and 2028.
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Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors
News
26 Aug 2024 | The Guardian
The Chips and Science Act has led to a production boom but experts say it could generate huge amounts of toxic waste.
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Identification of Emerging Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in E-waste Recycling Practices and New Precursors for Trifluoroacetic Acid
Science
23 Aug 2024 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Soil samples from e-waste recycling sites in Pakistan revealed significant PFAS contamination, dominated by trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, with concentrations up to 367 ng/g, indicating substantial environmental impact from these hazardous recycling practices.
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Asthma and Decreased Lung Function in Children Exposed to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): An Updated Meta-Analysis Unveiling Research Gaps
Science
23 Aug 2024 | Environ. Res.
Exposure to PFOA is associated with a higher risk of asthma in children, while PFOS does not show a clear link to decreased lung function. Further research with larger and more consistent studies is needed to better understand these relationships and their underlying mechanisms.
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Hundreds added to list of homes impacted by PFAS in Crawford County
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22 Aug 2024 | UpNorthLive
According to Grayling Charter Township officials,more than 400 homes in Crawford County have been added to the number of homes impacted by PFAS levels.
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Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and age-related macular degeneration in U.S. middle-aged and older adults
Science
22 Aug 2024 | Chemosphere
Higher levels of certain PFAS chemicals, particularly PFOS, are linked to a significantly increased risk of age-related eye disease in middle-aged and older adults.
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Characterization of the Bioavailability of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Farmland Soils and the Factors Impacting Their Translocation to Edible Plant Tissues
Science
22 Aug 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS were detected in all crops from the Fen-Wei Plain, with higher accumulation in leafy vegetables and stronger bioavailability in soils with more dissolved organic carbon; plant tissue lipid and protein contents significantly influenced PFAS accumulation.
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The perfluorooctanoic acid accumulation and release from pipelines promoted growth of bacterial communities and opportunistic pathogens with different antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water
Science
22 Aug 2024 | J Hazard Mater
PFOA promotes the growth of harmful bacteria and the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water by enhancing bacterial metabolism, increasing protective substances, and facilitating gene transfer, leading to serious health risks.
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Over 1,600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam spills into environment in Maine
News
21 Aug 2024 | wbur
The foam was discharged in a hangar at what's now the Brunswick Executive Airport before entering the sewer and storm water systems.