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Differences in serum concentrations of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances by occupation among firefighters, other first responders, healthcare workers, and other essential workers in Arizona, 2020-2023
Science
6 Mar 2025 | J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol
Firefighters and healthcare workers in Arizona had higher levels of certain PFAS chemicals in their blood compared to other essential workers, suggesting occupational exposure risks that may require further investigation and protective measures.
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House bill proposes delay in PFAS ban for some ATVs, other sport vehicles
Policy
4 Mar 2025
In fact, that deadline has already come about, and since Jan. 1, 2025, it’s been illegal in Minnesota to sell PFAS-containing juvenile products that are designed or marketed for use by infants and children under age 12. Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) says that tight timeline did not give manufacturers enough time to find replacements for these products.
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Occurrence of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in potable groundwater near military bases in South Korea
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4 Mar 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
Groundwater near U.S. military bases in South Korea is heavily contaminated with PFAS, particularly from aqueous film-forming foam , with some wells exceeding drinking water safety standards by hundreds of times, posing significant health risks.
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Maine lawmaker wants insurance to cover PFAS blood tests for exposed communities
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4 Mar 2025 | Maine Morning Star
State bureau of insurance warned the measure could raise costs for consumers.
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Storm Daniel extreme flood event in Thessaly, Greece: Assessing the pollution status of the impacted coastal marine areas through extended screening of emerging contaminants using LC-TIMS-HRMS
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4 Mar 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol. Lett.
Storm Daniel’s extreme flooding in Thessaly, Greece, led to a significant increase in PFAS contamination in coastal waters and sediments, with legacy PFAS like PFOS and emerging compounds such as ADONA detected at elevated levels, primarily due to wastewater overflow and industrial facility damage.
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Characterizing seasonal patterns, gas-particle partitioning, and potential sources of airborne per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Japan
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4 Mar 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
Airborne PFAAs and their precursors in Japan show seasonal variations, with PFCAs more abundant in warm months and PFSAs in colder months, primarily originating from aqueous film-forming foams, waste streams, and fluoropolymer manufacturing.
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6:2 Fluorotelomer Ethoxylates in Human Serum and Residential Homes: A Growing Environmental Health Concern
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4 Mar 2025 | Environ Sci Technol
6:2 Fluorotelomer ethoxylates (6:2 FTEOs), an emerging group of PFAS widely used in antifog products, were detected in house dust and the serum of pregnant women in South China, showing potential bioaccumulation risks and raising concerns about their environmental and human health impacts.
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Sociodemographic drivers of waste management behaviors and public perceptions of environmental contaminants in coastal communities of Newfoundland, Canada
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3 Mar 2025 | JEM
Awareness of PFAS was low among residents of Newfoundland's coastal communities, with only 33% recognizing these contaminants, and while household size and gender influenced awareness levels, there was no strong correlation between PFAS awareness and concern for environmental or health impacts. This suggests a need for targeted education to bridge the gap between knowledge and action.
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Forever Chemicals (PFAS): An Overview for Maternity and Pediatric Health Care Professionals
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1 Mar 2025 | MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs
Healthcare workers, especially those exposed to PFAS through medical supplies and occupational settings, face increased health risks, while pregnant individuals exposed to these chemicals may experience complications such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and decreased birth weight in infants, highlighting the urgent need for monitoring and risk reduction strategies.
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Want to avoid forever chemicals? Here are nine of the best PFAS-free frying pans
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28 Feb 2025 | The Guardian
Reducing forever chemicals in your kitchen is difficult, but possible. To help you start, we’ve rounded up the top non-toxic pans for Pancake Day and beyond.
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454% over limit: Chemours accused of threatening drinking water via illegal PFAS dumps
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28 Feb 2025 | Yahoo!News
A West Virginia environmental group has presented evidence indicating a chemical giant is persisting in unlawfully dumping a toxic chemical into the Ohio River amid a federal court case the group filed to stop the pollution.
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New bans target PFAS in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure
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26 Feb 2025 | CBC
There's less toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules elsewhere.
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‘The only safe level is zero’: Trump halts PFAs limits, Lowcountry experts weigh in
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26 Feb 2025 | WCSC
The Charleston Water System says it is continuing to monitor PFAS levels even as the Trump administration’s halt on federal regulations has raised concerns about the chemicals.
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City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies, alleges forever chemicals in water
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24 Feb 2025 | WSAV
The City of Savannah filed a lawsuit against nearly 50 companies, alleging that they have been dumping harmful chemicals known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” into the Savannah River.
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Exposure to per‐and polyfluoroalkyl substances in residential settled dust and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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24 Feb 2025 | IJC
Exposure to a mixture of eight PFAS detected in household dust, particularly EtFOSAA, was associated with an increased risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, highlighting residential dust as a potential source of PFAS exposure linked to cancer risk.