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Investigation into water near 3M plant led to discovery of old and new chemicals in fish
News
11 Aug 2023 | Minnesota Reformer
Average PFOS concentration in Lake Rebecca fish was almost 10 times the national average.
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in period underwear, tampon wrappers
News
11 Aug 2023 | The Washington Post
New research has found “forever chemicals” in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons and in other menstruation products.
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TRI PFAS Obligations May Expand Considerably
Policy
10 Aug 2023
The proposal will have enormous impacts on numerous companies from a compliance standpoint, as well as increase risk for future PFAS litigation.
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Persistent Organic Contaminants in Dust from the International Space Station
Science
8 Aug 2023 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
Various compounds, such as PBDEs, OPEs, PAH, PFAS, and PCBs, were discovered in dust from the International Space Station, showing comparable levels to those on Earth; the elevated PFOA concentrations in ISS dust were thought to originate from onboard waterproofing, greases, and nonflammable materials.
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Invited Perspective: PFAS and Dyslipidemia-The Perimenopausal Period as a Critical Time Window
Science
8 Aug 2023 | Environ Health Perspect
Kang et al.'s discoveries align with numerous cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that consistently demonstrate connections between PFAS and disrupted cholesterol levels, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases after menopause.
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‘This is taking too long’: California community awaits cleanup of PFAS-contaminated wells
News
5 Aug 2023 | Los Angeles Times
In June of last year, she was notified that her well was contaminated with high levels of harmful PFAS chemicals from the firefighting foam used during drills.
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Microplastics as carriers of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aquatic environment: Interactions and ecotoxicological effects
Science
4 Aug 2023 | Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics
This review covers the PFAS sorption onto microplastics, the ecological consequences of ingesting PFAS-contaminated microplastics, and their synergistic effects on aquatic life.
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Chemical companies’ PFAS payouts are huge – but the problem is even bigger
News
3 Aug 2023 | The Guardian
3M, DuPont, Chemours and Corteva have agreed settlement in the billions for polluting drinking water with ‘forever chemicals.'
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Discussion. Has the human population become an sentinel for the adverse effects of PFAS contamination on wildlife health and endangered species?
Science
2 Aug 2023 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS are detected in wildlife globally, with international efforts needed to restrict PFAS discharges into the environment and to clean up PFAS-contaminated sites in order to protect wildlife from chemical pollution and advance species conservation.
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Physiological effects of PFAS exposure in seabird chicks: A multi-species study of thyroid hormone triiodothyronine, body condition and telomere length in South Western France
Science
30 Jul 2023 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS may interfere with the physiology of chicks during their developmental periods, potentially inducing long-lasting consequences.
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How YOUR home is crawling with ‘forever chemicals’: DailyMail.com graphic reveals how no room is safe from toxic PFAS — which have been linked to cancer, infertility and birth defects
News
29 Jul 2023 | DailyMail.com
A flurry of concern has erupted in recent weeks over PFAS in household items.
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Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a health hazard: Current state of knowledge and strategies in environmental settings across Asia and future perspectives
Science
29 Jul 2023 | J. Chem. Eng.
This review discussed the current knowledge of PFAS in Asian countries and how the lack of a regulatory framework has exposed millions of people to the potential negative health impacts of PFAS.
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New study finds harmful forever chemicals in seemingly ‘green’ products: ‘I would not consider that biodegradable’
News
29 Jul 2023 | Yahoo News
But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear.
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Fond du Lac Band sues 3M and other companies over PFAS pollution
News
28 Jul 2023 | MPR News
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a lawsuit against 3M and 23 other companies over contamination of its water and fish with PFAS, so-called ‘forever chemicals.’
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California, other states move to block 3M's $10.3 billion PFAS deal
Policy
26 Jul 2023
A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co. over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold the company accountable.