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Toxic ‘forever’ chemicals found in excessive levels in global groundwater, study says
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8 Apr 2024 | CNN
“The significance of this (new) paper is highlighting the failure of chemical policy and allowing widespread release of PFAS to the extent that they have been dispersed across the globe to contaminate water everywhere,” said David Andrews, a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group.
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Underestimated burden of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in global surface waters and groundwaters
Science
8 Apr 2024 | Nature
This study compiled data from over 45,000 surface and groundwater samples worldwide to assess the global prevalence of PFAS contamination, revealing that many samples exceed safe drinking water guidelines.
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Constraining global transport of perfluoroalkyl acids on sea spray aerosol using field measurements
Science
5 Apr 2024 | Science Advances
PFAAs were found to be present in sea spray aerosols in global oceans at levels significantly higher than in seawater, indicating that sea spray aerosols emissions may be a major source of PFAAs in the atmosphere, comparable to or greater than other known sources such as manufacturing emissions and precursor degradation.
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Peril in the Pipeline: Unraveling the threads of PFAS contamination in US drinking water systems
Science
4 Apr 2024 | PLoS One
PFAS contamination levels were linked to factors such as the size and water sources of public water systems, population density, and regional industrial activities, with non-white communities experiencing lower contamination levels, highlighting the broader impact of industrial and household activities on water quality.
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On the Chemical Pathways Influencing the Effective Global Warming Potential of Commercial Hydrofluoroolefin Gases
Science
4 Apr 2024 | ChemSusChem
The introduction of hydrofluoroolefins as a low Global Warming Potential substitute for hydrofluorocarbons raised concerns about the long-term atmospheric fate of their primary degradation products, particularly TFE, TFF, and TF due to the potential secondary formation of HFC-23, a potent greenhouse pollutant. This analysis indicates a need for further research to assess the climate risks associated with HFOs.
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‘Forever chemicals’: French MPs approve PFAS product ban
Policy
4 Apr 2024
The bill, introduced by environmentalist Nicolas Thierry, called for a ban on the manufacture, import and sale of any cosmetic product, wax product (for skis) or clothing textile product PFAS, with the exception of protective clothing for safety and civil security professionals from January 1, 2026.
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Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the planet – then kept it secret
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4 Apr 2024 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo will feature in a new Australian documentary exposing the multibillion-dollar David and Goliath battle to hold the world’s largest chemical companies to account for decades of toxic contamination.
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Crop Contamination and Human Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances around a Fluorochemical Industrial Park in China
Science
4 Apr 2024 | Toxics
Researchers examined the environmental consequences of transitioning from PFOS to shorter-chain alternatives like PFBS in two PFAS manufacturing plants in Fujian, China, revealing significant contamination of surface water, sediment, and fish by various PFAS compounds, highlighting ongoing environmental risks and emphasizing the need for effective management strategies to mitigate ecological impacts.
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The Children’s Place dodges lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ in school uniforms
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3 Apr 2024 | Reuters
A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit filed by an Illinois mother against The Children’s Place for allegedly selling school uniforms that contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ without proper warnings.
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State officials update progress on 1,4-dioxane, PFAS regulations
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3 Apr 2024 | WRAL News
State regulators with the NC Department of Environmental Quality said the EPA is expected to finalize drinking water standards in the coming month for "forever chemicals," which will influence the agency's progress on regulations for contaminants in drinking water.
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‘I wouldn’t put my damn daughter in these’: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ lurk in feminine products
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3 Apr 2024 | The Hill
Thinx denies that its products contain the substances, but settled a class-action lawsuit over allegations that they do last year.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and bone mineral content in early adolescence: Modification by diet and physical activity
Science
3 Apr 2024 | Environ Res
In a study of 197 adolescents, exposure to PFAS was associated with lower bone mineral content, which can be mitigated by consuming a healthy mineral rich diet and engaging in higher intensity physical activity during adolescence.
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Not ‘reasonable’: Spokane International Airport hits back against state PFAS cleanup order
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2 Apr 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
Spokane International Airport is pushing back against a “disappointing” state Department of Ecology order to begin PFAS cleanup planning – stating the airport will move forward with its own investigation into the presence of the toxic chemicals.
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Forever Chemicals From a Forever Fire
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1 Apr 2024 | Inside Climate News
Community members are working with a local environmental nonprofit to facilitate the potential testing, but Alabama’s top environment regulator said prior testing for PFAS in water sources served “no purpose.”
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PFAS Drinking Water Rule Clears White House: Let the Litigation Begin
Policy
1 Apr 2024
As we have previously predicted, we expect immediate and numerous lawsuits from various groups challenging the PFAS drinking water regulation.