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Bone mass density following developmental exposures to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): a longitudinal cohort study
Science
19 Nov 2022 | Environ Health
PFAS exposures in childhood are negatively associated with overall bone mass density, with the strongest association seen for PFNA amongst 5-year-olds.
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First Evidence of Prenatal Exposure to Emerging Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances Associated with E-Waste Dismantling: Chemical Structure-Based Placental Transfer and Health Risks
Science
18 Nov 2022 | Environ Sci Technol
Electronic waste dismantling contributes to adult and fetal exposure to PFAS, with 6:2 FTSA, 6:2 Cl-PFESA, and PFOPA identified as major emerging PFAS with trans-placemental transfer efficiencies higher than that of PFOS.
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Michigan judge sides with 3M, invalidates PFAS cleanup rules
Policy
17 Nov 2022
he state of Michigan did not follow proper administrative procedure when setting groundwater cleanup standards for PFAS chemicals, according to a judicial order which invalidated those rules this week but did not immediately prohibit their continued usage.
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Nontargeted screening reveals fluorotelomer ethoxylates in indoor dust and industrial wastewater.
Science
15 Nov 2022 | Environ. Int.
FTEOs were detected in 60% of indoor dust samples and c. 40% of industrial effluent samples, with the highest concentrations in healthcare facility dust and the effluents from electroplating facilities, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products, and linen cleaning services for healthcare and work uniforms.
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PFAS in San Francisco Bay Water
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14 Nov 2022 | San Fransisco Estuary Institute & The Aquatic Science Center
Scientists with the San Francisco Bay RMP detected PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” at parts per trillion concentrations in the waters of the Bay.
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Associations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their mixture with oxidative stress biomarkers during pregnancy
Science
14 Nov 2022 | Environ Intern
PFOS was associated with elevated oxidative stress levels during pregnancy, which may affect fetal development.
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California Sues 3M and DuPont Over PFAS Chemicals
Policy
10 Nov 2022
California is suing 3M Co. and DuPont de Nemours Inc. along with other manufacturers of PFAS, a collection of chemicals that have been linked to health issues including cancer and are commonly found in consumer products such as fabrics, food packaging and cookware.
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[Press Release] 116 Scientists Reject WHO’s Draft PFAS Guidelines
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10 Nov 2022 | Green Science Policy Institute
More than 100 scientists sent a letter to the World Health Organization today urging a complete overhaul or withdrawal of the organization’s draft drinking water guidelines for the two most well-studied PFAS.
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Legacy and emerging airborne per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) collected on PM2.5 filters in close proximity to a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility
Science
9 Nov 2022 | Environ Sci Process Impacts
Twelve emerging and ten legacy PFAS compounds were detected in aerosol samples around a fluoropolymer manufacturing facility at concentrations higher than at regional background sites, suggesting the manufacturing facility as the local source for these compounds.
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Controlled uptake of PFOA in adult specimens of Paracentrotus lividus and evaluation of gene expression in their gonads and embryos
Science
9 Nov 2022 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
PFOA is persistent and bioaccumulative in sea urchins and adversely affects their health by causing significant changes in the expression of some key target genes and the occurrence of developmental anomalies in the embryos.
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States take on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ with bans and lawsuits
News
5 Nov 2022 | The Washington Post
They don’t naturally break down and are so widespread that they are found in the blood of 97 percent of Americans.
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Organic Fluorine as an Indicator of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Dust from Buildings with Healthier versus Conventional Materials
Science
4 Nov 2022 | Environ Sci Technol
Classrooms renovated with “healthier” furniture and carpeting reported to be PFAS-free had on average 66% less PFAS and 49% less extractable organic fluorine levels in dust compared to conventional rooms, demonstrating that materials solutions reduce the accumulation of PFAS within buildings.
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Most US pet food contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’, study finds
News
3 Nov 2022 | The Guardian
Chemicals are likely used in food bags to make them repel grease, creating a potentially dangerous exposure for cats and dogs.
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[Blog] New baby textile product tests show concerning levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
News
3 Nov 2022 | EWG
High levels of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS appear in some baby textile products in new test results, consistent with findings from other textile category tests.
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This law is going to impact nearly every business in Maine
News
2 Nov 2022 | News Center Maine
Starting January 1, 2023, businesses must report products made with PFAS that are sold in Maine.