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Occurrence of a "forever chemical" in the atmosphere above pristine Amazon Forest
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10 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
PFAS like PFOA were detected in the remote Amazon rainforest at concentrations up to 2 pg/m³, indicating long-range atmospheric transport from urban industrial sources and underscoring their widespread environmental impact.
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PFAS are raining down on Lake Superior
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8 Jun 2024 | Quetico Superior Foundation
A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology reveals that rain has played a large role in spreading PFAS into all five Great Lakes.
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Drinking Water Has Highest Contamination Levels in These Five States
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8 Jun 2024 | Newsweek
New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania have the most highly contaminated drinking water systems, according to the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) interactive map.
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Regulating “forever chemicals”: social data are necessary for the successful implementation of the essential use concept
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8 Jun 2024 | Environ Sci Eur
Given the widespread persistence, mobility, and toxicity of many PFAS, a precautionary approach called the Essential Use Concept (EUC) is proposed, advocating for the phase-out of PFAS unless essential for health, safety, or critical societal functions. This paper discusses what broader societal perspectives are needed in the decision-making process to implement the EUC.
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Looking to avoid toxic 'forever' chemicals? Here's your best chance of doing so.
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7 Jun 2024 | USA TODAY
It may also be wise to avoid beauty or cookware products that are advertised as being waterproof, greaseproof, or nonsticking if they aren't specifically labeled as PFAS-free.
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Maine's biggest water district sues over so-called forever chemicals
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6 Jun 2024 | Associated Press
The Portland Water District lawsuit comes as the cost of the disposal of PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge has doubled from $1.6 million to $3.2 million over the last three years.
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Mullumbimby residents warned about eating homegrown produce after PFAS chemicals detected
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6 Jun 2024 | ABC News
People living in parts of Mullumbimby, Australia, in the Byron Shire hinterland are being warned to avoid using groundwater or harvesting homegrown fruit and vegetables after PFAS chemicals were detected.
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Developmental perfluorooctane sulfonic acid exposure exacerbates house dust mite induced allergic responses in adult mice
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4 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
PFOS not only disrupts lung development and increases asthma risk in mice, but also exacerbates allergic inflammation caused by house dust mites, particularly in females, underscoring potential sex-dependent health risks from PFOS exposure.
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Association of co-exposure to organophosphate esters and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and mixture with cardiovascular-kidney-liver-metabolic biomarkers among Chinese adults
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4 Jun 2024 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
Exposure to common environmental contaminants like organophosphate esters and PFAS, especially PFHxS and PFNA, is associated with disruptions in liver function and cholesterol levels, suggesting potential risks for chronic diseases due to their widespread presence in the human body.
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Non-targeted analysis of per-and polyfluorinated substances in consumer food packaging
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3 Jun 2024 | Chemosphere
A non-targeted workflow utilizing high-resolution mass spectrometry successfully detected previously unknown PFAS compounds in diverse consumer food packaging samples, revealing the presence of several compounds and emphasizing the prevalence of both emerging and legacy PFAS in food packaging materials.
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The bioaccumulation and ecotoxicity of co-exposure of per(poly)fluoroalkyl substances and polystyrene microplastics to Eichhornia crassipes
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3 Jun 2024 | Water Res
Gen X and F-53B, used as alternatives to PFOA and PFOS, respectively, show significant bioaccumulation and eco-environmental risks, especially when co-exposed with polystyrene microplastics, which increase their bioavailability and toxicity to the aquatic plant Eichhornia crassipes.
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[Report] PFAS Management at Airports: A Guide
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1 Jun 2024 | National Academy of Sciences
Developed as a guideline for airport personnel and aviation professionals, the summary underscores the challenges posed by PFAS contaminants in firefighting foams, highlighting the need to manage uncertainties in regulatory requirements, disposal practices, and health and safety measures while anticipating stricter standards for PFAS compounds.
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Impact of tightening environmental regulations against long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids on composition of durable water repellents containing side-chain fluorinated polymers
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1 Jun 2024 | Sci. Total Environ.
Increased environmental regulations on long-chain PFAAs may have led to a shift towards increased use of short-chain PFAAs in durable water repellents, underscoring the importance of understanding regulatory impacts on DWR composition to guide their use and end-of-life treatment.
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PEER Files Request for Correction Regarding Verification Analysis for PFAS in Pesticide Products
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31 May 2024 | The National Law Review
According to PEER, “[i]n an effort to protect its reputation,” EPA issued false statements that the pesticides it tested contained no detectable PFAS.
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Exogenous factors associated with legacy PFAS concentrations in the general US population: NHANES 1999-2018
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31 May 2024 | Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics
Understanding the factors that influence individual levels of PFAS chemicals, such as demographic and lifestyle characteristics, can help tailor legislation and interventions to reduce exposure and protect at-risk groups, as shown by this study analyzing data from nearly 15,000 people across the U.S.