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The story of Maine farmers impacted by PFAS is set to unfold on the silver screen
News
1 Dec 2023 | News Center Maine
Several farmers who first raised the alarm about PFAS chemicals will be the focus of a new short film set to premiere Dec. 9 in Los Angeles.
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UN declares PFAS pollution in North Carolina a human rights violation
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1 Dec 2023 | Grist
Its declaration marks the first time the international body has used such a framework to address the threat of “forever chemicals” in the U.S.
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Prenatal exposure to Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances and adiposity measures of children at 4 and 6 years: A prospective birth cohort in China
Science
1 Dec 2023 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy was linked to increased adiposity in Chinese children at ages 4 and 6, with a stronger impact on measures like arm circumference and waist circumference, particularly among girls.
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Carcinogenicity of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
Science
30 Nov 2023 | Lancet Onc.
A Working Group of 30 scientists from 11 countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France, to finalise their evaluation of the carcinogenicity of two agents: PFOA and PFOS, including their corresponding isomers and salts.
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Association between probiotic consumption and serum perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): results from NHANES, 2003–2018
Science
28 Nov 2023 | Environ. Sci. Eur.
The consumption of probiotics through yogurt or supplements is associated with lower levels of certain PFAS, suggesting potential health benefits.
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Comparison of Serum PFAS Concentrations in Incumbent and Recruit Firefighters and Longitudinal Assessment in Recruits
Science
28 Nov 2023 | J Occup Environ Med
Incumbent firefighters had lower n-PFOA and PFNA than recruits and most PFAS significantly decreased over time among male recruits, suggesting that firefighting activities may not increase PFAS exposure.
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[Podcast] How PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are harming our health, with Linda Birnbaum
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27 Nov 2023 | UChicago News
Linda Birnbaum explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure.
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California Attorney General Issues Stark Warning to Businesses Regarding Enforcement of PFAS in Food Packaging and Cookware Laws
Policy
27 Nov 2023
The California Attorney General Rob Bonta released an enforcement advisory letter to manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of food packaging and cookware detailing how he intends to enforce AB 1200.
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Forever Chemicals in Rainwater: A Global Threat to Human Health
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26 Nov 2023 | One Green Planet
This widespread contamination underscores the urgency for immediate action and deeper research into the long-term effects of PFAS on our planet and our health.
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Bipartisan senators want to take on ‘forever chemical’ pollution. Environmental activists are wary
Policy
25 Nov 2023
A key concern for environmentalists is not the provisions of the current draft bill, but discussions related to pollution cleanup and liability.
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UN Probes DuPont, Chemours Over Human Rights Harms From PFAS
Policy
24 Nov 2023
A UN investigative office took aim at three companies tied to historical DuPont, along with the Netherlands and the US, for their role in violating human environmental rights due to PFAS released from a North Carolina factory, according to letters released on Friday.
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Explore the World of PFAS With Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski
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24 Nov 2023 | Technology Networks
Technology Networks invited Kwiatkowski to an Ask Me Anything session to answer your questions about PFAS and their impact on human health.
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Characterizing the Movement of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in an Avian Aquatic–Terrestrial Food Web
Science
24 Nov 2023 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Tree swallow nestlings were found to feed on both terrestrial and aquatic macroinvertebrates, leading to the bioaccumulation and biomagnification of PFAS, particularly PFOS, highlighting the complex and chemical-specific movement of PFAS through linked aquatic-terrestrial food webs.
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Legal Focus: PFAS litigation risks mount as EU claims rise
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23 Nov 2023 | Kennedy's Law
A recent rise in PFAS-related claims led in the EU has raised questions as to whether the UK can expect to face similar litigation.
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Australian dolphins have the world’s highest concentrations of ‘forever chemicals’
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23 Nov 2023 | The Conversation
One young Burrunan dolphin had liver concentrations almost 30% higher than any other dolphin ever reported.