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Legacy and emerging per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in polar regions
Science
17 Jun 2023 | Curr. Opin. Green Sustain. Chem.
Glacier melting and sea ice retreat can act as secondary sources of PFAS in polar regions.
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Estimation of Serum PFOA Concentrations from Drinking and Non–Drinking Water Exposures
Science
16 Jun 2023 | EHP
PFAS-contaminated sites should be remediated and drinking water containing PFAS should be treated; however, to achieve meaningful reductions in serum PFAS, a comprehensive national approach must be undertaken to reduce PFAS exposures from all sources, including banning PFAS in food, consumer products, and other nonessential uses.
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NEWMOA Releases First-of-its-kind PFAS Regional Draft Model Legislation for Public Comment
Policy
16 Jun 2023
The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association recently published a draft model legislation that aims to provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the production, sale, and disposal of products containing PFAS.
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Close association of PFASs exposure with hepatic fibrosis than steatosis: evidences from NHANES 2017–2018
Science
15 Jun 2023 | Ann Med
PFOS has been identified as a potential primary contributor to the development of PFAS-related hepatic fibrosis.
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Consumption advisory on fish from 11 rivers tightened, forever chemicals detected
News
15 Jun 2023 | FOX61
The Connecticut Department of Public Health warns to reduce or modify the consumption of freshwater fish caught in several rivers due to PFOS detection.
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Dordrecht chemical company aware of its carcinogenic PFAS pollution 30 years ago: report
News
15 Jun 2023 | NL Times
Teflon producer DuPont, now Chemours, has known for 30 years that they are seriously polluting the groundwater in Dordrecht with large amounts of toxic and carcinogenic PFAS.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods bans PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in its textiles
News
15 Jun 2023 | Stephanie Stohler
Outdoor athletic retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods quietly announced it will ban PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in its own-brand textile products.
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What to expect with WA ban on toxic chemicals in consumer products
News
13 Jun 2023 | The Seattle Times
The Washington Department of Ecology adopted sweeping rules that will prohibit the use of toxic chemicals like PFAS and bisphenols in certain consumer products.
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Occurrence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Contamination of Food Sources and Aquaculture Organisms Used in Aquatic Laboratory Experiments
Science
13 Jun 2023 | Environ Toxicol Chem
The most frequently detected PFAS in fish feed and aquaculture fathead minnows were PFCAs and PFOS, with freeze‐dried bloodworms and frozen brine shrimp being the most polluted.
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PFAS Phaseout Guidance Published by AFIRM Group
News
12 Jun 2023 | Applied Technical Services
AFIRM Group has recently published a document to assist supply chains is phasing out the use of PFAS in textile items such as clothing, shoes, and accessories.
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Association between Serum Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Levels and Risk of Central and Peripheral Precocious Puberty in Girls
Science
12 Jun 2023 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS exposure was associated with a higher risk for early-onset puberty.
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Mixtures of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reduce the in vitro activation of human T cells and basophils
Science
12 Jun 2023 | Chemosphere
Exposure to mixtures of PFAS at real-life human concentrations resulted in reduced functionality of human immune cells.
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20% of children live with unsafe levels of chemical toxins - study
News
11 Jun 2023 | The Jerusalem Post
Exposure to PFAs has been associated with reduced vaccine response in children, increasing the risk of exposure to deadly diseases. It has also been associated with reduced birth weight and cancer.
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State AGs take action on PFAS
Policy
10 Jun 2023
18 attorneys general recently took action to stop PFAS from contaminating our drinking water and hold polluters accountable.
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2024 National PFAS Conference
Events
10 Jun 2023
This conference series is uniquely designed to exchange information, provide support to PFAS-affected communities, and facilitate engagement across diverse sectors involved with PFAS to accelerate the protection of health and the environment.