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Constraining global transport of perfluoroalkyl acids on sea spray aerosol using field measurements
Science
5 Apr 2024 | Science Advances
PFAAs were found to be present in sea spray aerosols in global oceans at levels significantly higher than in seawater, indicating that sea spray aerosols emissions may be a major source of PFAAs in the atmosphere, comparable to or greater than other known sources such as manufacturing emissions and precursor degradation.
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Peril in the Pipeline: Unraveling the threads of PFAS contamination in US drinking water systems
Science
4 Apr 2024 | PLoS One
PFAS contamination levels were linked to factors such as the size and water sources of public water systems, population density, and regional industrial activities, with non-white communities experiencing lower contamination levels, highlighting the broader impact of industrial and household activities on water quality.
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Mark Ruffalo on the ‘evil’ company that poisoned every person on the planet – then kept it secret
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4 Apr 2024 | The Sydney Morning Herald
Oscar-nominated actor Mark Ruffalo will feature in a new Australian documentary exposing the multibillion-dollar David and Goliath battle to hold the world’s largest chemical companies to account for decades of toxic contamination.
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State officials update progress on 1,4-dioxane, PFAS regulations
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3 Apr 2024 | WRAL News
State regulators with the NC Department of Environmental Quality said the EPA is expected to finalize drinking water standards in the coming month for "forever chemicals," which will influence the agency's progress on regulations for contaminants in drinking water.
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Not ‘reasonable’: Spokane International Airport hits back against state PFAS cleanup order
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2 Apr 2024 | The Spokesman-Review
Spokane International Airport is pushing back against a “disappointing” state Department of Ecology order to begin PFAS cleanup planning – stating the airport will move forward with its own investigation into the presence of the toxic chemicals.
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Forever Chemicals From a Forever Fire
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1 Apr 2024 | Inside Climate News
Community members are working with a local environmental nonprofit to facilitate the potential testing, but Alabama’s top environment regulator said prior testing for PFAS in water sources served “no purpose.”
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PFAS Drinking Water Rule Clears White House: Let the Litigation Begin
Policy
1 Apr 2024
As we have previously predicted, we expect immediate and numerous lawsuits from various groups challenging the PFAS drinking water regulation.
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Debate about safety of synthetic turf and 'forever chemicals' raises concerns for some
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1 Apr 2024 | ABC News
The grass may be greener if it's made of synthetic turf, but some communities are raising concerns about "forever chemicals" that may be found in many of the faux fields.
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US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
Policy
30 Mar 2024
Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound.
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Armadillo Merino USA launches PFAS-free station wear
News
29 Mar 2024
Armadillo Merino USA has launched a line of station wear and PPE that is PFAS-free, and made of Merino wool.
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Chemours’ stock plummets after releasing annual report, NC litigation driver of $238M in net losses
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28 Mar 2024 | Port City Daily
The multinational chemical corporation at the heart of North Carolina’s PFAS controversy reported $238 million in annual net losses this week, primarily due to litigations in the state and multiple other fronts.
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As WA tackles PFAS pollution, some worry about ‘piecemeal’ approach
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26 Mar 2024 | Seattle Times
State-mandated testing revealed a San Juan Island community was drinking toxic water. But who is responsible for paying for a new water source?
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Life in the PFAS lane: The impact of perfluoroalkyl substances on photosynthesis, cellular exudates, nutrient cycling, and composition of a marine microbial community
Science
26 Mar 2024 | Sci Total Environ
This study investigated the effects of PFAS on microbial communities in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, revealing that PFOS but not 6:2 FTS induced significant phototoxicity and shifts in community structure, highlighting the importance of understanding PFAS impacts on microbial ecosystems.
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Crowdsourcing citizens for statewide mapping of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Florida drinking water
Science
22 Mar 2024 | Sci Total Environ
This study examined 448 drinking water samples collected from taps across Florida, revealing PFAS concentrations ranging from non-detectable to 219 ng/L, with a median of 2.90 ng/L and a mean of 14.06 ng/L, providing crucial baseline data for monitoring and the opportunity to educate impacted communities in water quality issues.
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Comic-themed bibs contaminated with harmful PFAS, California lawsuit alleges
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21 Mar 2024 | Tom Perkins
Suit claims bibs, produced by Bumkins, leaves babies exposed to high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ and do not have warning labels.