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Poly- and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances in Air and Water from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Science
30 Nov 2021 | Environ Toxicol Chem
The prevalence of 6:2 FTOH and PFBA across sites likely reflects their usage in textile manufacturing and could indicate the industry's switch to shorter chain PFAS.
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Prenatal exposure to poly-/per-fluoroalkyl substances is associated with alteration of lipid profiles in cord-blood
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30 Nov 2021 | Metabolomics
Prenatal PFAS exposure may explain associations between PFAS exposure and adverse health conditions later in life, such as type 2 diabetes.
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Maine found ‘forever chemicals’ in deer, but has no idea how widespread the problem is
News
24 Nov 2021 | Bangor Daily News
The discovery of “forever chemicals” in deer in central Maine and the subsequent guidance to not eat the meat raises serious questions about whether it is safe to consume venison killed in areas of the state where high levels of the chemicals have been detected or are suspected to exist.
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[Opinion] COVID and PFAS: A match not made in heaven
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24 Nov 2021 | NJ.com
Somewhat overlooked has been the actual effects of accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in our bodies, and there’s a new reason to study it.
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Uptake of perfluoroalkyl substances, pharmaceuticals, and parabens by oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) and exposure risk in human consumption
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24 Nov 2021 | Chemosphere
Uptake of PFAS by oyster mushrooms was negatively correlated with perfluorocarbon chain length, and mushrooms grown in soil contaminated by PFAS may pose a risk if consumed.
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Surface-water/groundwater boundaries affect seasonal PFAS concentrations and PFAA precursor transformations
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23 Nov 2021 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
Natural biogeochemical fluctuations associated with surface-water and groundwater boundaries may lead to PFAA precursor loss and seasonal variations in PFAA concentrations.
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Impairment of human dopaminergic neurons at different developmental stages by perfluoro-octanoic acid (PFOA) and differential human brain areas accumulation of perfluoroalkyl chemicals
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23 Nov 2021 | Environ Int
In a proof-of-concept study, PFOA exposure was found to disrupt the most sensitive stage of neuron development.
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Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) induces several behavioural defects in Caenorhabditis elegans that can also be transferred to the next generations
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23 Nov 2021 | Chemosphere
PFOS can exert severe neurobehavioral defects in locomotion, lifespan, and reproduction that can be transferred from parents to their offspring in a human model species.
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The driving factors of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS) accumulation in selected fish species: The influence of position in river continuum, fish feed composition, and pollutant properties
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23 Nov 2021 | Sci Total Environ
Molecular mass and fluorine number play crucial roles in PFAS bioaccumulation in fish.
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What difference can drop-in substitution actually make? A life cycle assessment of alternative water repellent chemicals
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22 Nov 2021 | J. Clean. Prod.
A life cycle assessment found non-fluorinated durable water repellents for outdoor garments were environmentally preferable to fluorinated variants leading to the recommendation to phase out PFAS.
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[Blog] House passes Build Back Better bill to protect firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’
Policy
19 Nov 2021
The Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives today includes $95 million for local fire departments to purchase firefighting foam and gear made without the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
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EPA board to review new data on PFAS exposure effects
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17 Nov 2021 | Coastal Review
The EPA has asked its science advisory board to review new data that suggest certain PFAS, can cause negative health effects at lower levels of exposure than initially thought and one in particular is likely carcinogenic.
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Legislation to Protect Public Health and the Environment from PFAS
Policy
16 Nov 2021
Several state attorneys generals write to urge a U.S. Congressional Committee to pass legislation that ensures that PFAS contamination is addressed.
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North Carolina AG sues companies over alleged PFAS contamination from firefighting foam
Policy
16 Nov 2021
Lawsuits filed by North Carolina's attorney general against 14 manufacturers of a fire suppressant claim the makers caused a public nuisance, created a design defect, failed to warn their customers, and fraudulently transferred corporate assets to shield their profits.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in airborne particulate matter (PM2.0) emitted during floor waxing: A pilot study
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16 Nov 2021 | Atmos. Environ.
Significantly higher levels of PFAS were measured during floor waxing, potentially putting occupational workers at greater risk.