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The unique distribution pattern of PFAS in landfill organics
Science
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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Silicone Wristbands as a Personal Passive Sampler to Evaluate Indoor Exposure to Volatile and Non-volatile PFASs.
Science
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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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
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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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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
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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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Officials say not to eat fish from these Maine bodies of water
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24 Aug 2024 | WMTW
The historic use of fire-fighting foam has led to elevated PFAS levels near the former naval air base in Brunswick.
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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.