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Sunrise of PFAS Replacements: A Perspective on Fluorine-Free Foams
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15 May 2023 | ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng.
This paper provides a critical analysis of the present state of the various fluorine-free AFFF options that have been developed to date.
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Lawmakers move to delay start of first-in-the-nation PFAS law
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11 May 2023 | Central Maine
A legislative committee has endorsed a bill to delay the deadline for reporting the presence of PFAS in products sold in Maine.
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Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Mixture during Pregnancy and Postpartum Weight Retention in the New Hampshire Birth Cohort Study (NHBCS)
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10 May 2023 | Toxics
PFAS exposure may be associated with decreased ability to lose weight after childbirth in mothers.
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PFAS contaminated asphalt and concrete - Knowledge gaps for future research and management
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9 May 2023 | Sci Total Environ
A review of the knowledge gaps and future research directions for managing contamination in asphalt and concrete from PFAS in AFFF.
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A review of the occurrence, transformation, and removal technologies for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from landfill leachate
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8 May 2023 | Chemosphere
This paper critically reviews various treatment techniques for PFAS removal in landfill leachates and provides guidance for promoting environmental protection and sustainable development of PFAS remediation in landfill leachate.
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Dietary and maternal sociodemographic determinants of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance levels in pregnant women
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6 May 2023 | Chemosphere
Fish, seafood, animal offal, and high-fat foods were significant sources of PFAS, and the authors suggest that exposure may be reduced by consuming more plant-based foods and potential interventions like drinking water treatment.
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Associations between Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Exposures and Blood Lipid Levels among Adults—A Meta-Analysis
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4 May 2023 | EHP
This meta-analysis concluded that PFOA and PFOS are significantly associated with increased cholesterol levels in human blood.
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What a pediatrician wants parents to know about PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals.’
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3 May 2023 | Novant Health
PFAS are linked to problems with fetal development, thyroid disease, and issues with livers and kidneys.
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Another source of toxic PFAS in Wisconsin: Toilet paper?
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3 May 2023 | Wisconsin NPR
When you flush your toilet, sending waste to a nearby sewage treatment system, you might also be contributing toxic chemicals to the local watershed.
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Environmental Exposure to Emerging Alternatives of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women Diagnosed with Infertility: A Mixture Analysis
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3 May 2023 | Environ Health Perspect
Environmental exposure to a PFAS mixture was associated with an increased incidence of abnormal ovarian health in infertile women, with 6:2 Cl-PFESA, HFPO-DA, PFOS, and PFDoA being the major contributors, especially in overweight women.
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PFAS lurking in waterways pose hidden threat to health
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2 May 2023 | CBS News
"It contained a whole host of industrial chemicals that were washing out of consumer products and people's homes or that were entering from industrial facilities," Nordell said.
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End-of-life circulation of PFAS in metal recycling streams: A sustainability-focused review
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1 May 2023 | Res. Cons. and Recycling
Many PFAS were detected in automobile shredder residue – the mixed material waste from vehicles at their end-of-life – with important implications for the circular economy and for PFAS contamination in landfills and wastewater.
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Occurrence and risk assessments of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in tea bags from India
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1 May 2023 | Food Control
PFOS, PFHxS, and PFuNA were abundantly present in tea bag materials and tea powder, with PFOS and PFHxS contributing to high levels of exposure.
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Researchers Pin Down PFAS Prevalence in Firefighter Gear
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1 May 2023 | NIST
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have conducted an in-depth examination of a range of textiles used in turnout gear coats and pants, which are constructed in three layers.
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Association of Early Pregnancy Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure With Birth Outcomes
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1 May 2023 | JAMA Netw Open
Associations between blood PFOS and PFNA concentrations and lower birth weight, and between PFNA and preterm birth were noted only among mothers whose prenatal folic acid levels were low.