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New England governors approve transformative laws on ‘forever chemicals’
Policy
26 Apr 2022
The governors of two New England states have approved key pieces of legislation that transform their relationships with cancer-linked “forever chemicals” — by restricting their use on Maine farmland and facilitating treatment avenues for toxic exposure in Vermont.
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Army investigates PFAS chemical leak on Kwajalein base in Marshall Islands
News
26 Apr 2022 | Star and Stripes
The Army is investigating the leak of about 380 gallons of a firefighting foam into the ground on Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands, Army Garrison-Kwajalein said in a newsletter published April 16.
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The California GeoTracker Database: A Unique Public Resource for Understanding Contaminated Sites
Science
26 Apr 2022 | Ground Water Monit Remediat
This paper describes the origins of California’s GeoTracker website and how it evolved to account for changes in regulatory priorities and illustrates how long-term commitment to the collection of environmental data can support the general public and regulatory and research communities.
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Levels and Temporal Trends of Trifluoroacetate (TFA) in Archived Plants: Evidence for Increasing Emissions of Gaseous TFA Precursors over the Last Decades
Science
26 Apr 2022 | ES&T
TFA concentrations in plants were found to increase over several decades, likely due to increasing anthropogenic emissions of TFA precursors. The very high persistence and mobility of TFA in the environment mean that TFA and its precursors should be considered for regulation.
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Bioaccumulation and Translocation of 6: 2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonate, GenX, and Perfluoroalkyl Acids by Urban Spontaneous Plants
Science
26 Apr 2022 | ACS ES&T Engineering
Several types of PFAS were found to accumulate in urban weeds, with higher PFAS concentrations in plants with smaller leaves and finer roots.
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American oysters as bioindicators of emerging organic contaminants in Florida, United States
Science
26 Apr 2022 | Sci Total Environ
All studied PFAS and phthalate esters were present in at least one oyster across three sites throughout Florida, and a human health risk assessment indicated low risk.
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Characterizing firefighter's exposure to over 130 SVOCs using silicone wristbands: A pilot study comparing on-duty and off-duty exposures
Science
26 Apr 2022 | Sci Total Environ
Firefighter exposure to PFOS was significantly higher while responding to fires compared to while off-duty, and high exposure to phthalates and flame retardants was also observed.
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Colorado finds “forever chemicals” PFAS in 100% of fish sampled in 3 big counties
News
22 Apr 2022 | The Colorado Sun
A new Colorado study found toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in 100% of the fish it sampled from previously known contaminated water bodies in El Paso, Jefferson, and Adams counties, adding to a growing series of reports.
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PFAS water filter developed through NIEHS funding
News
19 Apr 2022 | NIEHS
A new filter cartridge that is compatible with Brita pitchers can remove PFAS from drinking water.
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Association between serum per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances concentrations and common cold among children and adolescents in the United States
Science
19 Apr 2022 | Environ. Int.
In children, blood concentrations of PFAS mixtures and individual PFAS were associated with higher odds of common cold, especially in males.
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Widespread Occurrence of Non-Extractable Fluorine in Artificial Turfs from Stockholm, Sweden
Science
19 Apr 2022 | Analytical Chemistry
Results suggest the use of polymeric organofluorine in artificial turf, such that the production, end-of-life, and microplastic concerns are greater than the risk to users.
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Fate of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Durable Water-Repellent Clothing during Use
Science
19 Apr 2022 | ES&T
Aging and washing of fabrics with durable water-repellant coatings made with PFAS release PFAS to the environment, while tumble drying does not affect the PFAS concentrations in textiles.
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In National First, Maine’s Legislature Votes To Ban Spreading Of Pfas Laden Sludge And Compost Derived From Sludge
Policy
15 Apr 2022
The legislature voted overwhelmingly today to end the use of industrial and municipal sewage sludge as fertilizer.
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Toxic disaster of PFAS contamination a nightmare for ME farmers
News
15 Apr 2022 | News Center Maine
A toxic disaster centered on wastewater sludge, tainted with industrial compounds known as PFAS chemicals, is unfolding across Maine.
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Rare PFAS factory shutdown in Belgium costs 3M
News
13 Apr 2022 | Star Tribune
3M has faced an avalanche of lawsuits and regulatory actions over PFAS but only once has a plant been forced to stop producing the controversial chemicals.