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Bioaccumulation and Translocation of 6: 2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonate, GenX, and Perfluoroalkyl Acids by Urban Spontaneous Plants
Science
26 Apr 2022 | ACS ES&T Engineering
Several types of PFAS were found to accumulate in urban weeds, with higher PFAS concentrations in plants with smaller leaves and finer roots.
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American oysters as bioindicators of emerging organic contaminants in Florida, United States
Science
26 Apr 2022 | Sci Total Environ
All studied PFAS and phthalate esters were present in at least one oyster across three sites throughout Florida, and a human health risk assessment indicated low risk.
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Characterizing firefighter's exposure to over 130 SVOCs using silicone wristbands: A pilot study comparing on-duty and off-duty exposures
Science
26 Apr 2022 | Sci Total Environ
Firefighter exposure to PFOS was significantly higher while responding to fires compared to while off-duty, and high exposure to phthalates and flame retardants was also observed.
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Colorado finds “forever chemicals” PFAS in 100% of fish sampled in 3 big counties
News
22 Apr 2022 | The Colorado Sun
A new Colorado study found toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in 100% of the fish it sampled from previously known contaminated water bodies in El Paso, Jefferson, and Adams counties, adding to a growing series of reports.
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PFAS are in face masks. Should you be concerned?
News
22 Apr 2022 | E&E News
New data published recently confirms that so-called forever chemicals are present in some face masks, including the kind used to protect people from Covid-19.
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PFAS water filter developed through NIEHS funding
News
19 Apr 2022 | NIEHS
A new filter cartridge that is compatible with Brita pitchers can remove PFAS from drinking water.
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Widespread Occurrence of Non-Extractable Fluorine in Artificial Turfs from Stockholm, Sweden
Science
19 Apr 2022 | Analytical Chemistry
Results suggest the use of polymeric organofluorine in artificial turf, such that the production, end-of-life, and microplastic concerns are greater than the risk to users.
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Fate of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Durable Water-Repellent Clothing during Use
Science
19 Apr 2022 | ES&T
Aging and washing of fabrics with durable water-repellant coatings made with PFAS release PFAS to the environment, while tumble drying does not affect the PFAS concentrations in textiles.
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Environmental exposure to legacy poly/perfluoroalkyl substances, emerging alternatives and isomers and semen quality in men: A mixture analysis
Science
19 Apr 2022 | Sci Total Environ
6:2 Cl-PFESA, PFBS, and PFHxS exposure was associated with reduced semen quality, but there were no consistent associations between PFAS mixtures and semen quality.
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In National First, Maine’s Legislature Votes To Ban Spreading Of Pfas Laden Sludge And Compost Derived From Sludge
Policy
15 Apr 2022
The legislature voted overwhelmingly today to end the use of industrial and municipal sewage sludge as fertilizer.
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PFAS bill would expand regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Policy
12 Apr 2022
Alaska lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand testing and regulations for trace amounts of PFAS chemicals in groundwater that’s been linked to cancer and other serious health conditions.
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PFAS: The ‘Forever Chemicals’ You Couldn’t Escape if You Tried
News
12 Apr 2022 | The New York Times
Based on nothing more than their name, PFAS certainly doesn’t sound like something you’d want to find in your burger wrapper.
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Maine guides have a simple solution for avoiding PFAS in freshwater fish
News
12 Apr 2022 | Bangor Daily News
Maine’s consideration of issuing more “do not eat” advisories for the state’s freshwater fish is another blow for anglers who have already had to modify their practices due to mercury pollution.
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Effect of Plasma and Blood Donations on Levels of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Firefighters in Australia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Science
12 Apr 2022 | JAMA Netw Open
Regular blood or plasma donations result in a significant reduction in serum PFAS levels for participant firefighters with a baseline PFOS level of 5 ng/mL or more; plasma donations reduced levels more quickly than blood donations.
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Thermal processing reduces PFAS concentrations in blue food - A systematic review and meta-analysis
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12 Apr 2022 | Environ Pollut
An increase in cooking time and liquid/animal tissue ratio and a shorter PFAS chain length was associated with significant reductions in PFAS concentrations in seafood.