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Discussion. Has the human population become an sentinel for the adverse effects of PFAS contamination on wildlife health and endangered species?
Science
2 Aug 2023 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS are detected in wildlife globally, with international efforts needed to restrict PFAS discharges into the environment and to clean up PFAS-contaminated sites in order to protect wildlife from chemical pollution and advance species conservation.
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Prenatal exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and inflammatory biomarker concentrations
Science
31 Jul 2023 | Environ. Epidemiol
PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS, individually and as a mixture, were positively associated with inflammatory responses during pregnancy.
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Physiological effects of PFAS exposure in seabird chicks: A multi-species study of thyroid hormone triiodothyronine, body condition and telomere length in South Western France
Science
30 Jul 2023 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS may interfere with the physiology of chicks during their developmental periods, potentially inducing long-lasting consequences.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a health hazard: Current state of knowledge and strategies in environmental settings across Asia and future perspectives
Science
29 Jul 2023 | J. Chem. Eng.
This review discussed the current knowledge of PFAS in Asian countries and how the lack of a regulatory framework has exposed millions of people to the potential negative health impacts of PFAS.
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Fond du Lac Band sues 3M and other companies over PFAS pollution
News
28 Jul 2023 | MPR News
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against 3M and 23 other companies over contamination of its water and fish with PFAS, so-called ‘forever chemicals.’
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The best refrigerators with water filters: Reducing contaminants and understanding PFAS (forever chemicals)
News
28 Jul 2023 | CBS News
The CBS Essentials shopping experts have found the best refrigerators with water filters that might help reduce your intake of certain contaminants.
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9 Better-For-You Sparkling Water Brands
News
28 Jul 2023 | delish
The reports of popular seltzer brands with high levels of PFAS chemicals have us more than a little concerned over our bubbly water habits.
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California, other states move to block 3M's $10.3 billion PFAS deal
Policy
26 Jul 2023
A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co. over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold the company accountable.
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California-led coalition takes legal action against 3M’s deal with PFAS-polluted water providers
News
26 Jul 2023 | The Hill
A California-led coalition of 22 U.S. states and territories is taking bipartisan legal action against a recently proposed settlement between the company 3M and water utilities affected by “forever chemicals” — arguing that the deal would shift accountability from the polluter to the providers.
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Fetal Glucocorticoid Mediates the Association between Prenatal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure and Neonatal Growth Index: Evidence from a Birth Cohort Study
Science
26 Jul 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
Fetal hormone levels were found to influence the association between mothers’ PFAS levels and fetal growth.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in ambient fine particulate matter in the Pearl River Delta, China: Levels, distribution and health implications
Science
25 Jul 2023 | Env Poll
PFAS exposure via inhalation of particulate matter was found to be dominated by low levels of PFSAs and PFCAs, but inhalation exposure is still important due to its long-term and cumulative nature.
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Environmental explanation of prostate cancer progression based on the comprehensive analysis of perfluorinated compounds
Science
25 Jul 2023 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
PFOA and PFNA were found to promote the growth of prostate cancer cells.
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6:2 Chlorinated Polyfluoroalkyl Ether Sulfonates Exert Stronger Thyroid Homeostasis Disruptive Effects in Newborns than Perfluorooctanesulfonate: Evidence Based on Bayesian Benchmark Dose Values from a Population Study
Science
25 Jul 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
Models suggested that 6:2 Cl-PFESA, an alternative to PFOS, has a stronger impact on newborns’ thyroids compared to PFOS and other legacy PFAS.
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Forever Chemicals Are in Nearly Half of America’s Tap Water. Here’s How to Reduce Your Exposure.
News
24 Jul 2023 | The New York Times
Clean, safe drinking water is a luxury that many people in the United States take for granted. But your tap water may not be as safe as you think.
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The EPA currently regulates 2 PFAS chemicals. This Minnesota lab is working to destroy 47
News
24 Jul 2023 | CBS News
From life-saving medications to contact lenses and fast food wrapping, PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are ubiquitous in our lives.