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Texas County Declares an Emergency Over Toxic Fertilizer
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14 Feb 2025 | The New York Times
Johnson County is seeking federal assistance, saying its farmland has become dangerously contaminated with “forever chemicals” from the use of fertilizer made from sewage sludge.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Fight Heats Up in Kitchens
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12 Feb 2025 | The Wall Street Journal
Minnesota becomes first state to prohibit the sale of cookware that contains PFAS; industry giants say their products are safe.
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Holistic assessment of chemical and biological pollutants in a mediterranean wastewater effluent-dominated stream: Interactions and ecological impacts
Science
12 Feb 2025 | Environ. Pollut.
PFAS were detected in wastewater effluent on the Onyar River, in the northeast Spain, with PFOS showing the highest PFAS concentrations. PFPeA was the only PFAS detected downstream but not upstream, suggesting that its primary source was wastewater.
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Number of Carbons Is a Critical Parameter for Accumulation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Human Brain
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10 Feb 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
Longer-chain PFAS accumulate more in the human brain than shorter-chain PFAS, indicating that carbon chain length plays a crucial role in their distribution and raising concerns about potential neurological effects.
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Per‐and polyfluoroalkyl substances in untreated and treated sludge/biosolids from 27 water resource recovery facilities across the United States and Canada
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9 Feb 2025 | Water Environ Res.
PFAS were detected in untreated and treated sludge biosolids from 27 water resource recovery facilities across the U.S. and Canada, with post-stabilized biosolids generally showing higher concentrations than pre-stabilized sludge, particularly for 5:3 FTCA and PFOS.
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Researchers highlight terrifying multi-generational consequences of PFAS and pesticides: 'Can interfere with the normal functioning'
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9 Feb 2025 | Yahoo!News
A recent report has confirmed a concerning connection between harmful health effects in humans and fluorine exposure through common chemicals and pesticides.
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Two PFAS bills scheduled for Saturday House Energy and Natural Resources committee
Policy
7 Feb 2025
Legislation to eventually ban the sale of consumer goods containing so-called “forever chemicals,” and a second bill New Mexico officials hope will help advance cleanup, will be heard Saturday by the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
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CDC Report Finds Traces Of PFAs In Maui Firefighters’ Blood
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7 Feb 2025 | Civil Beat
Firefighters who responded to the Maui wildfires had elevated levels of PFAS, a manmade chemical linked to cancer, in their bloodstream, according to a new wildfire report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Detox your kitchen: three things you can do right now to avoid toxic chemicals
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7 Feb 2025 | The Guardian
PFAS and microplastics lurk everywhere – from pots and pans to storage containers and utensils. These simple changes are a first step in reducing them quickly.
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Maine bill could set PFAS limits for food grown by local farmers
Policy
6 Feb 2025
If approved, Maine could lead the nation in setting new PFAS thresholds for some of the foods we consume.
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Notes from the field: Serum concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances among first responders to the Maui wildfires — Hawaii
Policy
6 Feb 2025
Median summed concentrations of selected PFAS among Maui County, Hawaii employees approximately 1 month after the 2023 Maui wildfires were higher among firefighters than among other responder groups. Sources other than the wildfires could have contributed to the levels.
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PFAS ban sees tech suit shipments halted in California and New York; No suit ban imminent
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6 Feb 2025 | SwimSwam
The ban of PFAS substances in select U.S. states has resulted in a disruption of swimsuit orders and shipments for swimmers and parents gearing up for swim season.
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[Report] Notes from the Field: Serum Concentrations of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Among First Responders to the Maui Wildfires - Hawaii, September 2023
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6 Feb 2025 | MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
First responders to the 2023 Maui wildfires had elevated serum levels of PFAS, particularly firefighters, likely due to exposure from fire effluents, contaminated gear, and firefighting foams, raising concerns about long-term health risks such as cancer and metabolic disorders.
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Investigation of common and unreported parabens alongside other plastic-related contaminants in human milk using non-targeted strategies
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6 Feb 2025 | Chemosphere
A study of human milk in Canada and South Africa detected multiple paraben-related contaminants, including restricted and uncommon ones, as well as a tire-related chemical, PFAS, and phthalate metabolites. The results emphasize the need to utilize non-target analysis as well as further research the usage, biotransformation, and potential toxicity of a number of contaminants.
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PFAS levels in 80% of Okayama townsfolk exceed U.S. guidelines
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4 Feb 2025 | The Asahi Shimbun
More than 80 percent of Kibi-Chuo residents tested for cancer-causing organic fluorine compounds in their blood had levels exceeding U.S. guidelines, according to town officials.