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Athletes likely to have higher levels of PFAS after play on artificial turf – study
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15 Mar 2024 | The Guardian
Research raises more questions over safety of material that health advocates say is made with dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals.’
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How to protect yourself from ‘forever chemicals’
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14 Mar 2024 | The Hill
“Forever chemicals” are everywhere — but there are significant steps consumers can take to protect themselves against the toxic substances, leading environmental engineers said.
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Bioaccumulation of Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonamides (FASA)
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14 Mar 2024 | Sci Technol Lett.
This study reports high FASA concentrations in fish sampled next to aqueous film-forming foams contaminated sites. Preliminary findings on toxicity suggest an urgent need for FASA to be considered by fish advisory programs.
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No more delays to PFAS cleanup, state Department of Ecology tells Spokane International Airport
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13 Mar 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
After several extensions and five months of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Ecology is telling the Spokane International Airport it will not accept any more delays for the initial stages of PFAS contamination cleanup.
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This farmer’s livelihood was ruined by PFAS-contaminated fertilizer that few Midwest states test for
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12 Mar 2024 | IPM News
Two years ago, he was blindsided when the state of Michigan ordered him to shut down his farm, citing high levels of PFAS — or what are often referred to as toxic “forever chemicals” — in both his beef and soil.
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Exposure to polystyrene microplastics and perfluorooctane sulfonate disrupt the homeostasis of intact planarians and the growth of regenerating planarians
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12 Mar 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Both microplastics and PFOS can cause DNA damage and disrupt the nervous system in freshwater planarians, and their combined exposure can exacerbate these effects, shedding light on potential environmental and health risks associated with microplastics and PFAS.
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Montco aviation museum’s expansion plans have been grounded for 13 years due to PFAS
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9 Mar 2024 | Frank Kummer
The Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has donors lined up to help fund an expansion. But when that can happen is unclear.
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Environmental impact of PFAS: Filling data gaps using theoretical quantum chemistry and QSPR modeling
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9 Mar 2024 | Environ. Int.
Utilizing physics-based methods and data-driven models, researchers predicted environmental parameters to address gaps in understanding such as the bioaccumulation potential, contributing to a better understanding of PFAS behavior in the environment.
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PFAS alters placental arterial vasculature in term human placentae: A prospective pregnancy cohort study
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9 Mar 2024 | Placenta
Maternal prenatal exposure to PFAS was found to affect placental vascularization with higher PFAS concentrations associated with reduced surface vasculature, potentially contributing to adverse birth outcomes.
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A Comprehensive Review of Novel Adsorbents for Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water
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8 Mar 2024 | ACS ES&T Water
This review examines recent studies on new adsorbent materials for PFAS, covering fundamental mechanisms of PFAS adsorption, evaluating materials such as carbon nanotubes and polymers, and providing insights into strategies for designing effective PFAS removal solutions.
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Maine lawmakers weigh changes to groundbreaking PFAS law
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7 Mar 2024 | News Center Maine
However, under an amendment proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection, several sectors of the economy could be exempt.
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PFAS well testing now underway. EPA is looking for another 150 homeowners to sign up
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6 Mar 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
So far, 144 property owners with private wells have signed up for free testing from the EPA and Washington State Department of Ecology.
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Controversial, manufacturer-friendly PFAS language could be resurrected
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6 Mar 2024 | Indiana Capital Chronicle
Republican House lawmakers are trying to resurrect controversial bill language that would change the definition of toxic PFAS chemicals to exempt those that Hoosier manufacturers want to keep using.
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State appeals court upholds ruling that DNR lacks broad authority to regulate PFAS
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6 Mar 2024 | Wisconsin Public Radio
The 2-1 decision has dealt a blow to the agency's authority to clean up PFAS under Wisconsin's spills law.
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Maine compromise would exempt some industries from ban on ‘forever chemicals’
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6 Mar 2024 | Portland Press Herald
The proposal by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection would exempt some federally regulated industries such as the automotive, aeronautical and defense sectors from an impending 2030 ban on the sale of products that contain forever chemicals, even if a safer chemical alternative is available.