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PFAS Levels in Birds’ Livers 180 Times Higher Than Expected
News
21 Feb 2025 | Technology Networks
Migratory birds have 180x more PFAS than expected, revealing hidden sources of these "forever chemicals."
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Gore-Tex maker faces greenwashing lawsuit over PFAS
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20 Feb 2025 | Escape
W.L. Gore & Associates, the company behind Gore-Tex, is facing a class action lawsuit for misleading consumers by promoting its products as environmentally friendly while still using harmful “forever chemicals."
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Screening estimates of bioaccumulation factors for 4950 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in aquatic species
Science
20 Feb 2025 | J Hazard Mater
A machine learning model predicted bioaccumulation factors (BAFs) for 4,950 PFAS in 54 global edible fish species, revealing that PFAS with multiple functional groups tend to accumulate more, freshwater fish generally have higher BAFs than marine fish. An online tool was developed to support environmental risk assessment and policy decisions.
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[Video] Patagonia: The path to removing PFAS
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19 Feb 2025 | Patagonia
That's why we knew we couldn’t be customers of these nonbiodegradable chemistries any more.
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Per‐and polyfluoroalkyl substances in untreated and treated sludge/biosolids from 27 water resource recovery facilities across the United States and Canada
Science
9 Feb 2025 | Water Environ Res.
PFAS were detected in untreated and treated sludge biosolids from 27 water resource recovery facilities across the U.S. and Canada, with post-stabilized biosolids generally showing higher concentrations than pre-stabilized sludge, particularly for 5:3 FTCA and PFOS.
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Researchers highlight terrifying multi-generational consequences of PFAS and pesticides: 'Can interfere with the normal functioning'
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9 Feb 2025 | Yahoo!News
A recent report has confirmed a concerning connection between harmful health effects in humans and fluorine exposure through common chemicals and pesticides.
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CDC Report Finds Traces Of PFAs In Maui Firefighters’ Blood
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7 Feb 2025 | Civil Beat
Firefighters who responded to the Maui wildfires had elevated levels of PFAS, a manmade chemical linked to cancer, in their bloodstream, according to a new wildfire report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Detox your kitchen: three things you can do right now to avoid toxic chemicals
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7 Feb 2025 | The Guardian
PFAS and microplastics lurk everywhere – from pots and pans to storage containers and utensils. These simple changes are a first step in reducing them quickly.
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PFAS ban sees tech suit shipments halted in California and New York; No suit ban imminent
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6 Feb 2025 | SwimSwam
The ban of PFAS substances in select U.S. states has resulted in a disruption of swimsuit orders and shipments for swimmers and parents gearing up for swim season.
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Investigation of common and unreported parabens alongside other plastic-related contaminants in human milk using non-targeted strategies
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6 Feb 2025 | Chemosphere
A study of human milk in Canada and South Africa detected multiple paraben-related contaminants, including restricted and uncommon ones, as well as a tire-related chemical, PFAS, and phthalate metabolites. The results emphasize the need to utilize non-target analysis as well as further research the usage, biotransformation, and potential toxicity of a number of contaminants.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and global water resources: an in-depth review of existing regulatory frameworks worldwide
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5 Feb 2025 | Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
Global efforts to regulate PFAS are hindered by inconsistent policies, political and economic barriers, and scientific uncertainties, despite increasing evidence of their persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity in water resources; the study emphasizes the need for stronger international collaboration and enforcement to effectively manage PFAS pollution.
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Evers announces $145 million budget proposal to address PFAS pollution
Policy
4 Feb 2025
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday announced a $145 million budget proposal to address PFAS pollution across the state, an amount that more than doubles the money set aside in the last state budget to address the problem.
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PFAS levels in 80% of Okayama townsfolk exceed U.S. guidelines
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4 Feb 2025 | The Asahi Shimbun
More than 80 percent of Kibi-Chuo residents tested for cancer-causing organic fluorine compounds in their blood had levels exceeding U.S. guidelines, according to town officials.
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Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Sediment: a Source of PFAS to the Food Web?
Science
4 Feb 2025 | Integr Environ Assess Manag
While treatment of wastewater treatment plant effluent initially decreased PFAS levels in Kent Lake fish in Michigan, high contamination levels were found to continue due to PFAS accumulation in sediment acting as a persistent contamination source.
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First-of-its-kind PFAS study finds 'potentially harmful' levels of forever chemicals in Marylanders
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3 Feb 2025 | WBALTV
A first-of-its-kind study testing the blood of Maryland residents for toxic forever chemicals found every participant had it in their blood — with nearly all of them at risk for health problems due to their levels of PFAS contamination.