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White House launches review of PFAS wastewater proposal
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24 Jun 2024 | E&E News
The proposed rule would be the first to target “forever chemical” discharges from chemical and plastic plants.
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EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
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24 Jun 2024 | azpm
Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.
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Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using in vitro 3D human skin equivalent models
Science
24 Jun 2024 | Environ. Int.
In vitro modeling showed substantial dermal absorption of PFAS, with around 50% of short-chain PFAS absorbing through the skin and less absorption of larger PFAS, suggesting that dermal exposure could be a significant source of exposure.
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Protein bars made by No Cow contain lead and toxic PFAS, lawsuit alleges
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21 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Environmental Research Center, a consumer protection non-profit, says it found ‘forever chemicals’ in eight flavors.
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Beyond water: Solution-focused communication and regulation are required to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances pollution
Science
21 Jun 2024 | One Earth
Evidence-based science communication and additional policy interventions are urgently needed to address widespread PFAS pollution.
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PFAS firefighting foam is collected in Ohio for proper disposal
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20 Jun 2024 | wtap
“Depending on how you get rid of it if you use landfills you have a chance of sewer or water contamination, if you use incineration without using the proper method you have air contamination. So, the process they’ve come up with eliminates the hazards on one of those forever chemicals,” said Marietta Fire Chief, C.W. Durham.
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Metabolic Perturbations Associated with both PFAS Exposure and Perinatal/Antenatal Depression in Pregnant Individuals: A Meet-in-the-Middle Scoping Review
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19 Jun 2024 | Curr Environ Health Rep
This review examines the connection between maternal exposure to PFAS and perinatal depression, identifying 23 common metabolic pathways, and recommends future research on specific metabolic processes and longitudinal study designs to better understand these associations.
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Bioconcentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and precursors in fathead minnow tissues environmentally exposed to aqueous film-forming foam-contaminated waters
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19 Jun 2024 | Environ Toxicol Chem
Fathead minnows exposed to PFAS-contaminated groundwater at Joint Base Cape Cod showed increasing PFAS levels in their tissues over time, indicating potential pathways for PFAS exposure in aquatic wildlife and humans.
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Outdoor clothing brands still using ‘forever chemicals’ despite health risk
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17 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
The campaigning magazine examined 27 companies that make outdoor clothing such as fleeces, waterproof jackets, walking boots and rucksacks, and found 82% were still using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
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[Blog] What a load of crêpe! Why industry wants to keep PFAS in your kitchen
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17 Jun 2024 | Chemsec
The hot topics in the chemicals debate right now are PFAS-free solar cells and semiconductors. But suddenly it seems like time has rolled back: France is talking about frying pans again.
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First US state bans PFAS, other chemicals from period products
Policy
17 Jun 2024
The chemicals banned include PFAS, phthalates, formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane and mercury. The law is set to come into force in January 2026.
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Okinawa report says PFAS could affect groundwater around US Marine base for decades
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17 Jun 2024 | Keishi Koja
The prefecture’s Environmental Protection Division discovered PFAS above Japan’s provisional safe drinking water standard in 19 of 37 sites it sampled around Marine Corps Air Station Futenma between August and January, according to an annual report released by the division in April.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances in the meat of Polish farm animals and game - Occurrence, profiles and dietary intake
Science
17 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
Meat from farm animals and game was analyzed for PFAS contamination, revealing that wild boar meat had the highest levels, with potential health risks from frequent consumption, while meat from livestock and deer posed negligible health concerns in Poland.
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In silico prediction of the interaction of legacy and novel per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with selected human transporters and of their possible accumulation in the human body
Science
17 Jun 2024 | Arch Toxicol
PFAS were examined through computer simulations, revealing that legacy PFAS like PFOA and PFOS have a higher propensity to interact with human proteins involved in chemical transportation and accumulation, suggesting a greater potential for bioaccumulation compared to newer PFAS formulations.
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Rep. Ted Davis pushes PFAS liability bill through committee despite NC Chamber opposition
Policy
12 Jun 2024
Local officials succeeded in moving a PFAS manufacturer liability bill through the North Carolina House of Representatives environmental committee, but its leading sponsor foresees a challenging road ahead for the proposed legislation.