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USGS Warns: Millions of Americans May Be Drinking Contaminated Water
News
30 Oct 2024
An estimated 71 to 95 million people in the contiguous United States—over 20% of the nation’s population—may depend on groundwater containing detectable levels of PFAS for their drinking water.
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The Global Threat from the Irreversible Accumulation of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)
Science
30 Oct 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a highly persistent and widespread pollutant found in various environmental media; its increasing concentrations—driven by both direct emissions and transformation from other PFAS—pose potential irreversible risks to ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for urgent global action to reduce emissions.
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Maine Warns Hunters to Throw Out Deer and Turkey Meat After Tests Reveal High Levels of Forever Chemicals in Some Areas
News
29 Oct 2024 | Outdoor Living
As the heart of deer season approaches, Maine becomes the latest state to advise hunters against consuming venison and wild turkey contaminated by PFAS.
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Petition calls on Lujan Grisham to ban PFAS in oil and gas operations
News
28 Oct 2024 | New Mexico Political Report
A coalition of advocacy groups delivered a petition to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week that requests a state ban on the use of PFAS chemicals in oil and gas extraction.
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Non-target screening reveals 124 PFAS at an AFFF-impacted field site in Germany specified by novel systematic terminology
Science
28 Oct 2024 | Anal Bioanal Chem
A 2008 fire incident in Reilingen, Germany led to significant contamination from aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), prompting a study that used advanced analysis techniques to identify 124 PFAS in the soil, highlighting the complex environmental impact of AFFFs and the need for consistent terminology and thorough contaminant characterization for effective mitigation.
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Vice President Harris supports Michigan-led plan to provide medical care for military victims of PFAS
Policy
25 Oct 2024
Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Dan Kildee introduced The Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act in July of 2023. Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris announced her support for the bill as a part of her presidential campaign.
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Map Reveals 20% Americans at Risk of 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
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25 Oct 2024 | Newsweek
More than 20 percent of U.S. households may rely on drinking water sources contaminated by "forever chemicals," new research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests.
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Vice President Harris supports Michigan-led plan to provide medical care for military victims of PFAS
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25 Oct 2024 | Great Lakes Now
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday will publicly back plans to provide easier access to disability and medical benefits to veterans exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, while serving in the military.
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E-waste in the environment: Unveiling the sources, carcinogenic links, and sustainable management strategies
Science
25 Oct 2024 | Toxicology
PFAS, present in e-waste, can leach into the environment when improperly disposed of, posing serious health risks by accumulating in human tissues, disrupting cellular functions, and contributing to cancer development, which underscores the importance of proper e-waste recycling and disposal practices.
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USAG Ansbach starts PFAS remediation facility to extract toxins from groundwater
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24 Oct 2024 | U.S. Army
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach officially started operating its state-of-the-art pump and treat facility to remove contaminated ground water at the Katterbach airfield during a ceremonial event Oct. 15.
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Farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals urges state to prioritize medical testing
News
24 Oct 2024 | Maine Public
A Maine farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals is urging a State advisory committee to prioritize medical testing for affected citizens.
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Predictions of groundwater PFAS occurrence atdrinking water supply depths in the United States
Science
24 Oct 2024 | Science
Researchers developed a predictive model using machine learning to estimate the likelihood of PFAS contamination in groundwater across the United States, revealing that 71 to 95 million people could be using drinking water with detectable levels of these harmful "forever chemicals" prior to any water treatment.
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Department of the Air Force, EPA commit to collaborative action on PFAS concerns at Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site
News
23 Oct 2024 | Air Force
In a significant step forward in addressing concerns regarding per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site, the Department of the Air Force and the Environmental Protection Agency today committed to a cooperative framework for the ongoing remediation efforts at the site.
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Delta Air Lines says it needs more time to ditch toxic PFAS firefighting foam at MSP
News
23 Oct 2024 | The Minnesota Star Tribune
Minnesota lawmakers gave maintenance hangars, including Delta’s, a reprieve as Sun Country, MSP make progress toward PFAS-free firefighting foam.
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Statistical Mapping of PFOA and PFOS in Groundwater throughout the Contiguous United States
Science
23 Oct 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Mapping PFAS contamination in U.S. groundwater is challenging due to inconsistent testing, but a new statistical approach using ecological modeling helps create continuous maps of PFAS distribution, guiding future sampling and addressing health risks from these chemicals.