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Chemical threats for the sentinel Pygoscelis adeliae from the Ross Sea (Antarctica): Occurrence and levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and mercury within the largest marine protected area worldwide
Science
7 Jul 2024 | Sci Total Environ
A study of unhatched Adélie penguin eggs from the Ross Sea Marine Protected Area in Antarctica revealed ongoing presence of legacy pollutants and the first detection of PFAS, underscoring the need for continued monitoring to assess the effectiveness of conservation efforts against human impacts.
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Adsorption behaviors of perfluorooctanoic acid on aged microplastics
Science
6 Jul 2024 | Water Environ. Res.
Aged microplastics can adsorb PFAS, like PFOA, with the process influenced by environmental factors such as salinity and dissolved organic matter, underscoring the need for more research on these interactions in real-world conditions.
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NH property-buyers to be notified about potential PFAS contamination under new law
Policy
5 Jul 2024
Gov. Chris Sununu signed House Bill 398 on Wednesday, a measure to include PFAS, along with radon and arsenic in the notification about common contaminants in New Hampshire provided to property-buyers.
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Common foods linked to high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the body
News
5 Jul 2024 | Environmental Health News
New research reveals a significant association between the consumption of certain common foods and increased levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the human body.
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Effects of functional groups of polyfluoroalkyl substances on their removal by nanofiltration
Science
3 Jul 2024 | Water Research X
Nanofiltration membranes effectively remove PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products from drinking water, though the efficiency varies based on individual chemical properties.
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Inside Sea-Tac’s efforts to clean up PFAS firefighting foams
News
2 Jul 2024 | The Seattle Times
Over six days, the system flushed a toxic substance from a firetruck as the department became one of the first in the nation to begin to remove firefighting foam concentrates laced with “forever chemicals.”
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Combining Freshwater Irrigation with Vegetable Selection to Mitigate the Occurrence of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Edible Vegetable Parts in a Semiarid Farmland in Northwestern China
Science
2 Jul 2024 | ACS ES&T Water
Reclaimed-water irrigation can introduce PFAS into farmlands, but switching to freshwater irrigation reduces PFAS levels in vegetables, with carrots and potatoes accumulating fewer contaminants than cabbage and pak choi, highlighting the importance of cleaner irrigation water for growing nonleafy vegetables.
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Non-target discovery and risk prediction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and transformation products in wastewater treatment systems
Science
2 Jul 2024 | J Hazard Mater
Wastewater treatment plants are recipients of PFAS wastes; researchers identified 896 PFAS and transformation products in both aqueous and sludge phases in Guangzhou, China.
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Government instigates nationwide survey on PFAS in Japan's tap water
News
1 Jul 2024 | The Japan Times
Some 12,000 water providers have been given until the end of September to report on potential water contamination with PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — chemical compounds suspected to be carcinogenic. The request was made by the environment and infrastructure ministries on May 29.
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[Report] Practices to Identify and Mitigate PFAS Impacts on Highway Construction Projects and Maintenance Operations
Science
1 Jul 2024 | National Academies of Sciences
39% of surveyed states have procedures for identifying and mitigating PFAS contamination, 21% have encountered PFAS on projects, 30% are considering remediation, and 11% conduct testing, highlighting significant state-level efforts and challenges in managing PFAS impacts in highway construction and maintenance.
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Associations between co-exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Organophosphate Esters and Erythrogram in Chinese Adults
Science
1 Jul 2024 | Chemosphere
A study of 467 adults in Shijiazhuang, China found that PFAS, particularly PFHxS, significantly impact red blood cell indicators, more so than organophosphate esters, highlighting the need for further research on these effects.
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Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought
News
30 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Absorption through skin could be ‘significant source of exposure’ to toxic forever chemicals, study shows.
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Hawaii, the EPA, the Navy, and 6:2 FTS
News
28 Jun 2024 | Military Poisons
The results for Adit 6 show 4,700 parts per trillion, (ppt) of 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) in groundwater. This is a frightening level.
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Landfills across England could be leaking harmful toxic ooze, warn experts
News
28 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
More than 21,000 old sites may be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into land often left as open space.
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Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
News
27 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds.