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Childhood exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in educational environments: Arising from stationery and implications for health
Science
15 Dec 2025 | J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
Several products purchased in China released measurable PFAS including precursors that increased after oxidation and maximum estimated intake from hand to mouth contact with some pen grips approaching the European Food Safety Authority tolerable intake for children.
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San Francisco FD to switch entirely to PFAS-free turnout gear
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12 Dec 2025 | FireRescue1
Backed by a $2.35M FEMA grant, the department is rolling out 1,100 sets of UL-certified, PFAS-free ensembles.
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Why are famous Chefs Fighting to keep ‘Forever Chemicals’ in cookware?
News
11 Dec 2025 | Atmos
A bill phasing out the sale of nonstick pans made with polytetrafluoroethylene—a type of PFAS 'forever chemical'—cleared the state legislature in September with overwhelming support.
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Chemical industry accused of manipulating PFAS 'forever chemical' data
News
10 Dec 2025 | Earth.com
A group of 20 scientists says some industry-linked voices are trying to shrink that definition so fewer PFAS show up on official lists.
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Defense bill delays phaseout of ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
Policy
8 Dec 2025
Included in the measure is language from the House version of the bill that delays the phaseout of the use of 'forever chemical'-laden firefighting foam by two years."
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Wolverine Worldwide, 3M face new PFAS lawsuit from Michigan landfills
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8 Dec 2025 | MLive
Two West Michigan landfills are suing Wolverine Worldwide and 3M Corp., alleging the companies are responsible for years of PFAS contamination tied to the disposal of contaminated tannery sludge from former shoemaking in Rockford.
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Evaluation of fluorochemical leaching from lithium-ion batteries under simulated solid waste landfill conditions
Science
3 Dec 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Lithium-ion batteries may release multiple fluorochemicals, including PFAS such as 2,4-difluorobenzoic acid and several fluorinated electrolyte additives, under simulated landfill conditions, suggesting that end-of-life battery disposal may introduce additional PFAS sources into landfill leachate.
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New York City bill aims to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting gear
Policy
2 Dec 2025
The New York fire department is the nation’s largest firefighting force, and approval of the legislation would mark a major win for advocates who are pushing for safer ‘turnout gear’ alternatives across the US.
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Non-destructive surface sampling of PFAS exposure on firefighter protective gears: Potential implications for occupational exposure
Science
27 Nov 2025 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Firefighter turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus surfaces may contain notable levels of PFAS, particularly 6:2 FTS, indicating potential occupational exposure through skin contact and inhalation underscoring a need for improved monitoring while noting that minor PFAS signals in blanks may introduce some uncertainty.
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[Public Comment] Prohibition of the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, excluding fluoropolymers, in firefighting foams in Canada
Policy
25 Nov 2025
The main purpose of this consultation document is to inform interested parties and solicit comments on the proposed regulatory approach to prohibit the manufacture, import, use and sale of PFAS in firefighting foams for those PFAS that are not already regulated.
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PFAS in firefighting foam (AFFF) and equipment: State-by-state regulations
Policy
21 Nov 2025
A detailed state-by-state snapshot of current AFFF legislation and regulations.
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NYC bill would phase out PFAS from FDNY gear, test firehouse water by 2028
News
19 Nov 2025 | Fire Rescue 1
The legislative package also calls for free annual PFAS-exposure health screenings for active firefighters and twice-yearly exams for FDNY retirees.
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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in dairy: A global perspective.
Science
17 Nov 2025 | Sci Total Environ
PFOS, PFOA, and other PFAS may contaminate milk and dairy products through polluted water, PFAS-treated feed, food-contact packaging, and fluoropolymer-coated equipment, raising concern for infant and population-wide exposure and underscoring the need for stronger global monitoring and regulatory alignment given highly variable and sometimes inconsistent contamination data.
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Chemical giant blames carpet makers for north Georgia PFAS contamination
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13 Nov 2025 | Atlanta News First
The filing shows the two industries are now pointing fingers at each other in multiple pending lawsuits filed by homeowners and local governments that claim both carpet manufacturers and 3M are to blame for water contamination.
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Development and evaluation of analytical strategies for the monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from lithium-ion battery recycling materials
Science
11 Nov 2025 | Anal Bioanal Chem
The results of this study underline the threat of PFAS emissions from lithium-ion battery waste and recycling activities. Both legacy (PFSA and PFCA) and emerging PFAS were found, with levels of TFA found in every investigated material type.