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Costco class action alleges Kirkland fragrance-free baby wipes contain PFAS
News
27 Jun 2024 | Top Class Actions
Costco markets and sells Kirkland-branded fragrance free baby wipes containing unsafe levels of PFAS, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
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The Total Mass of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) in California Cosmetics
Science
27 Jun 2024 | Environ Sci Technol
Cosmetics sold in California were found to contain between 650 to 56,000 kg of PFAS annually, with the majority coming from shaving creams, hair care products, facial cleansers, sun care products, and lotions, contributing 4% to the PFAA load in wastewater treatment plants.
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National park wild boar contain five-times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat, study finds
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26 Jun 2024 | Phys.org
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" nearly five-times higher than is allowed to be sold in meat for human consumption under EU law, according to a new study.
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Emergency of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water: Status, regulation, and mitigation strategies in developing countries
Science
26 Jun 2024 | EEH
This review discusses how the detection of PFAS in drinking water is a significant challenge for developing countries, necessitating urgent research and development of affordable removal techniques to address the serious health risks posed by these chemicals.
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PFAS ‘forever’ chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes
Policy
25 Jun 2024
According to the “polluter pays principle”, polluters should pay for the pollution they cause, including the cost of measures taken to prevent, control and remedy any pollution.
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Federal custodial contracts now prioritize PFAS-free cleaning products
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24 Jun 2024 | FM Link
The Biden-Harris Administration in April directed government contractors to purchase PFAS-free cleaning products for federal buildings.
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EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
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24 Jun 2024 | azpm
Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.
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Protein bars made by No Cow contain lead and toxic PFAS, lawsuit alleges
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21 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
Environmental Research Center, a consumer protection non-profit, says it found ‘forever chemicals’ in eight flavors.
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Beyond water: Solution-focused communication and regulation are required to address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances pollution
Science
21 Jun 2024 | One Earth
Evidence-based science communication and additional policy interventions are urgently needed to address widespread PFAS pollution.
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Outdoor clothing brands still using ‘forever chemicals’ despite health risk
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17 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
The campaigning magazine examined 27 companies that make outdoor clothing such as fleeces, waterproof jackets, walking boots and rucksacks, and found 82% were still using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
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Okinawa report says PFAS could affect groundwater around US Marine base for decades
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17 Jun 2024 | Keishi Koja
The prefecture’s Environmental Protection Division discovered PFAS above Japan’s provisional safe drinking water standard in 19 of 37 sites it sampled around Marine Corps Air Station Futenma between August and January, according to an annual report released by the division in April.
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Wisconsin Republicans block PFAS cleanup until polluters are granted immunity
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17 Jun 2024 | The Guardian
GOP-controlled committee thwarting distribution of $125m budgeted by legislature until polluter immunity approved.
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Rep. Ted Davis pushes PFAS liability bill through committee despite NC Chamber opposition
Policy
12 Jun 2024
Local officials succeeded in moving a PFAS manufacturer liability bill through the North Carolina House of Representatives environmental committee, but its leading sponsor foresees a challenging road ahead for the proposed legislation.
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Carry-over rate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to raw milk and human exposure risks in different regions of China.
Science
11 Jun 2024 | Sci Total Environ
The presence of PFAS in cow feed, drinking water, and raw milk across 20 regions in China reveals significant health risks, particularly for preschool children, due to the accumulation and transfer of these substances through milk consumption.
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Lamont signs PFAS ban — with a suggested improvement
Policy
10 Jun 2024
Unlike versions passed in other states, the new Connecticut law lacks a waiver process for keeping a product on the market when there is no reasonable alternative, Lamont noted in his signing letter.