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PFAS in commercially available organic amendments and food-contact paper products
Science
1 Feb 2026 | Sci Total Environ
PFHxA and other short-chain PFCAs are dominant in composts and food-contact paper products, with PFOS dominant in biosolid-derived fertilizers, suggesting different waste sources may introduce distinct PFAS mixtures into soils used for gardening and agriculture.
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Forever Chemicals Face Sweeping Bans as States Pass PFAS Laws in 2025
Policy
22 Jan 2026
The 2025 legislative session has produced a high volume of PFAS-related bill activity. Nearly 350 bills addressing PFAS have been introduced in 39 states.
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SC farmer will visit Washington to tell story of toxic pollution in his community
News
19 Jan 2026 | The State
“I want them to know what happened and how we got into this, and that it’s poisoned everything around here,’’ said O’Neal, whose family has farmed in Darlington County for generations.
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Several UP airports receive EGLE grants to address PFAS contamination
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19 Jan 2026 | TV6 News
Funding will be used for PFAS testing and monitoring, potential source control and cleanup strategies for groundwater and stormwater, as well as the cleaning of firefighting equipment and the replacement of firefighter turnout gear.
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Whales contribute to novel insight on poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances bioaccumulation in the East China Sea
Science
19 Jan 2026 | Environ. Pollut.
PFAS including long-chain perfluoroalkyl carboxylates and the PFOS substitute 6:2 Cl-PFESA were widely detected across multiple whale species and tissues from the East China Sea, with species- and tissue-specific accumulation patterns suggesting that PFAS exposure and bioaccumulation may be underestimated or biased when marine monitoring relies on a single bioindicator species.
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The occurrence, sources, and health risks of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pm 2. 5 in Shihezi, a typical inland arid industrial city
Science
19 Jan 2026 | Atmos. Pollut. Res.
PFAS were widely detected in fine particulate air pollution in an arid industrial city, dominated by short chain compounds linked to industrial emissions and atmospheric transformation, suggesting that airborne PFAS exposure may be underestimated when total human exposure, particularly for children.
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Surface energy and pinning forces of fluorine-free, water-friendly coatings for medical devices
Science
19 Jan 2026 | Langmuir
PFAS-free plasma and acid surface treatments may provide medical device coatings with wettability and friction performance similar to fluorinated coatings, indicating a potential pathway to reduce reliance on persistent PFAS while meeting functional requirements.
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EPA Heads to Court to Defend PFAS Listing as Hazardous Substance
Policy
16 Jan 2026
The court should vacate the rule, because the EPA’s designation put no meaningful constraint on the substances that could become subject to CERCLA, wrote Elbert Lin, a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, in the industry coalition’s final reply brief.
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Pennsylvania Rep. introduces bill aimed at banning 'forever chemicals' in certain products
Policy
15 Jan 2026
House Bill 2145 aims to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals", from high-contact products like cosmetics, dental floss, children's products and menstrual pads and tampons.
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FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products
News
15 Jan 2026 | EWG
The FDA did flag one PFAS chemical, perfluorohexylethyl triethoxysilane, as a potential safety concern in body lotion when used at the highest reported concentration, based on an animal study showing nervous system impacts.
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Occurrence and sources of organic contaminants of emerging concern in indoor dust: A global perspective
Science
14 Jan 2026 | J Hazard Mater
A global review finds PFAS commonly in indoor dust from homes, offices, and schools, particularly in North America, Europe, and East Asia, and identifies PFOS and PFOA as persistent legacy compounds alongside increasingly reported short-chain PFAS and precursors, suggesting ongoing indoor exposure despite regulation.
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Challenges and Opportunities in PFAS Waste Management for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Science
13 Jan 2026 | Environ Sci Technol
PFAS are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing and may be difficult to manage, highlighting the scientific and policy importance of developing industry-specific monitoring and treatment approaches because existing methods may not adequately address the diversity of PFAS as regulations tighten.
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Michigan Democrats introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen protections against PFAS air pollution
News
12 Jan 2026 | Michigan Advance
It would also require the agency to identify industries and facilities that release PFAS into the air, begin setting enforceable limits on PFAS air pollution from major sources and strengthen cleanup responsibility and public reporting when these chemicals are released into the environment.
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New EU-wide protections against PFAS in drinking water come into effect
Policy
12 Jan 2026
The new reporting system is simpler than under the previous Drinking Water Directive and reduces the amount of data to be reported. It is the first time systematic monitoring of PFAS in drinking water is being implemented in the EU.
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‘Forever chemicals’ now linked to scary disease in teens
News
10 Jan 2026 | The New York Post
Formerly known as fatty liver disease, MASLD occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver. It’s often tied to metabolic problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.