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[Live Stream] From PBB to PFAS: Research and Action to Address Michigan’s Large-Scale Chemical Contaminations
Events
20 Feb 2020
The PBB to PFAS symposium will provide a unique venue for fostering collaboration between researchers and community members to prevent large-scale environmental contamination and reduce adverse health impacts of those that have occurred. While registration for in-person attendance has closed, you can still register for the Live Stream.
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Model-based analysis of the uptake of perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) from soil into plants
Science
19 Feb 2020 | Chemosphere
A model was used to determine PFAS movement in the stem and fruit in red chicory.
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Origin and organ-specific bioaccumulation pattern of perfluorinated alkyl substances in crabs
Science
19 Feb 2020 | Environ. Poll.
PFOA was dominant among the PFAS in Korean and Chinese crabs, and PFOS was dominant among Pakistani and Indian crabs.
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Evaluating perfluorooctanesulfonate oxidation in permanganate systems
Science
18 Feb 2020 | Environ. Sci. and Poll. Res.
The addition of salts may have application for collecting or concentrating PFOS and other PFAS in a remediation or water treatment strategy.
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Combined effects and toxicological interactions of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances mixtures in human liver cells (HepG2)
Science
18 Feb 2020 | Environ. Poll.
The combined effects of 6 PFAS were found to cause increased health harm compared to 1 PFAS alone.
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Global list of PFAS Guideline Values
Science
18 Feb 2020
A global compilation of PFAS guideline values for water, soil, and other matrices, as well as total daily intakes and blood health values.
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Elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Cape Fear River Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) are associated with biomarkers of altered immune and liver function
Science
18 Feb 2020 | Environ Int
The elevated PFAS concentrations found in the striped bass indicated poor liver and immune system function.
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Fecal Excretion of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Pets from New York State, United States
Science
13 Feb 2020 | Environ Sci Technol. Let.
The estimated daily fecal excretion suggested that both dogs and cats are exposed to some PFASs at doses above the provisional minimum risk level recommended for humans.
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The effect of weathering on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from durable water repellent (DWR) clothing
Science
12 Feb 2020 | Chemosphere
Weathering of outdoor clothing can result in an 5-100 fold increase in the varieties of PFAS present.
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Point-of-Use Residential Drinking Water Filters for Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)
Science
12 Feb 2020 | Environ Sci Technol. Let.
PFAS removal efficiency was dependent on chain length, with long-chain PFASs (∼60–70% removal) being more efficiently removed than short-chain PFASs (∼40% removal).
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Contaminants, prolactin and parental care in an Arctic seabird: Contrasted associations of perfluoroalkyl substances and organochlorine compounds with egg-turning behavior
Science
12 Feb 2020 | Gen. Comp. Endocrinol.
Increased levels of PFAS were associated with lowered nutrition levels and angular changes in birds.
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Study says water filters may not block some harmful compounds
News
7 Feb 2020 | North Carolina Public Radio
While filters are an option, "the real goal should be control of PFAS contaminants at their source," said Detlef Knappe of N.C. State University.
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Mark Ruffalo tells Europeans on the environment: “You guys are the heroes now”
News
5 Feb 2020 | META
“Industry should not be allowed to sell substances before they are proven safe, but it does… Our children should not be born contaminated with toxic substances, but they are. The EU needs to get a grip on a reckless chemical industry, fast,” said EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius.
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Legacy and emerging semi-volatile organic compounds in sentinel fish from an arctic formerly used defense site in Alaska
Science
4 Feb 2020 | Environ. Poll.
Chemical patterns and distributions in native Alaskan fish species suggest strong local sources of PBDEs and PFAS from decommissioned military sites.
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[Discussion] Be cautious applying carbon-fluorine bonds in drug delivery
Science
4 Feb 2020 | Chemosphere
Researchers discuss the essentiality and safety of using PFAS in medicines.