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Environment
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Environment

The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary

The EPA's vague new plan on forever chemicals raises concerns among advocates about the sufficiency of measures to protect public health.
Environment
fromSCSJ
1 day ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Environment

The EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary

The EPA's vague new plan on forever chemicals raises concerns among advocates about the sufficiency of measures to protect public health.
more#water-pollution
#health-risks
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're facing a forever chemicals' crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source

PFAS are dangerous 'forever chemicals' contaminating our environment and posing severe health risks, need urgent regulatory action.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
6 months ago

PFAS problem: Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples worldwide

Drinking water globally is contaminated with synthetic 'forever chemicals', highlighting the need for regulatory action to safeguard public health.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

New bans target 'forever chemicals' in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure | CBC News

New rules in Canada and the U.S. are reducing PFAS in consumer products, but they remain present in many items.
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', pose serious health risks and are found in numerous everyday products.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Chemicals linked to birth defects and cancer in bottled AND tap water

PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are widely found in bottled and tap water in the UK and China, raising health concerns.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're facing a forever chemicals' crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source

PFAS are dangerous 'forever chemicals' contaminating our environment and posing severe health risks, need urgent regulatory action.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
6 months ago

PFAS problem: Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples worldwide

Drinking water globally is contaminated with synthetic 'forever chemicals', highlighting the need for regulatory action to safeguard public health.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

New bans target 'forever chemicals' in clothing. Here's how to avoid exposure | CBC News

New rules in Canada and the U.S. are reducing PFAS in consumer products, but they remain present in many items.
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', pose serious health risks and are found in numerous everyday products.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Chemicals linked to birth defects and cancer in bottled AND tap water

PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are widely found in bottled and tap water in the UK and China, raising health concerns.
more#health-risks
#environmental-health
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

A new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

143 million Americans have 'forever chemicals' in their tap water

Nearly half of Americans consume tap water with PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', posing potential health risks.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Forever Chemicals' Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds

Treated wastewater, increasingly relied upon due to water scarcity, is contaminated with harmful forever chemicals linked to serious health risks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Toxic 'forever chemicals' have reached the Amazon, scientists say

PFAS chemicals have been detected in the Amazon rainforest, raising concerns for both ecological and human health.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
3 months ago

EPA says forever chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk

The use of sewage sludge containing PFAS on farms significantly increases cancer risks for consumers of dairy and fish.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

A new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.
more#environmental-health
#environmental-pollution
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show

3M misled customers about the safety of its firefighting foams, known as 'forever chemicals', that are toxic and non-biodegradable.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
SF food

South Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site

The Galey & Lord mill site poses serious environmental hazards due to PFAS contamination from sludge fertilizer used on local farmland.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

3M knew firefighting foams containing PFAS were toxic, documents show

3M misled customers about the safety of its firefighting foams, known as 'forever chemicals', that are toxic and non-biodegradable.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
SF food

South Carolina Says PFAS-Contaminated Farmland Should Be Superfund Site

The Galey & Lord mill site poses serious environmental hazards due to PFAS contamination from sludge fertilizer used on local farmland.
more#environmental-pollution
#sustainability
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Environment

Breaking the forever chemical cycle starts with industry

PFAS contamination poses a severe threat to health and the environment, necessitating urgent industry investment in removal technologies.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Best Soda Makers for Sparkling Water

Consumers are increasingly concerned about hidden chemicals in carbonated drinks and are turning to homemade carbonation for health and sustainability.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
European startups

Sweden's Chromafora bags 22.5M from EIB to remove PFAS from water: Here's how - Silicon Canals

Chromafora secures €22.5M funding to enhance PFAS removal technology and expand its water treatment operations across Europe.
fromFood52
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

We've Got Big News About Our Cookware and Bakeware

Food52 is phasing out nonstick cookware containing harmful PFAS chemicals to promote consumer safety and transparency.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Breaking the forever chemical cycle starts with industry

PFAS contamination poses a severe threat to health and the environment, necessitating urgent industry investment in removal technologies.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Best Soda Makers for Sparkling Water

Consumers are increasingly concerned about hidden chemicals in carbonated drinks and are turning to homemade carbonation for health and sustainability.
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago
European startups

Sweden's Chromafora bags 22.5M from EIB to remove PFAS from water: Here's how - Silicon Canals

Chromafora secures €22.5M funding to enhance PFAS removal technology and expand its water treatment operations across Europe.
fromFood52
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

We've Got Big News About Our Cookware and Bakeware

Food52 is phasing out nonstick cookware containing harmful PFAS chemicals to promote consumer safety and transparency.
more#sustainability
#consumer-safety
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
SF food

States Are Banning Forever Chemicals. Industry Is Fighting Back

New Mexico seeks to ban PFAS in consumer products amid rising health concerns, joining other states in limiting these chemicals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Toxic PFAS in menstrual pads harms reproductive health, advocates says

Carefree menstrual pads contain harmful PFAS chemicals, raising significant health risks for women, which has led to a lawsuit demanding label warnings or product removal.
SF food
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

States Are Banning Forever Chemicals. Industry Is Fighting Back

New Mexico seeks to ban PFAS in consumer products amid rising health concerns, joining other states in limiting these chemicals.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Toxic PFAS in menstrual pads harms reproductive health, advocates says

Carefree menstrual pads contain harmful PFAS chemicals, raising significant health risks for women, which has led to a lawsuit demanding label warnings or product removal.
more#consumer-safety
#public-health
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'

France is taking legislative action to ban PFAS by 2026, reflecting growing concerns over the health impacts of these 'forever chemicals.'
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Ban The Sale of Products With PFAS Now

Assembly Bill A3556C is crucial for regulating hazardous PFAS chemicals to protect public health and the environment.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Lawsuits aim to prevent illegal' hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Federal regulators and the chemical industry are accused of hiding critical information about toxic chemicals, impacting public health and environmental safety.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Something's Poisoning America's Land. Farmers Fear Forever' Chemicals.

Using sewage sludge as fertilizer poses serious health risks due to toxic 'forever chemicals' present in the soil.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How Can I Get Forever Chemicals' Out of My Life?

PFAS, harmful synthetic chemicals, are pervasive, increasing health risks; reducing exposure depends on stricter policies and responsible corporate practices.
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'

France is taking legislative action to ban PFAS by 2026, reflecting growing concerns over the health impacts of these 'forever chemicals.'
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Ban The Sale of Products With PFAS Now

Assembly Bill A3556C is crucial for regulating hazardous PFAS chemicals to protect public health and the environment.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Lawsuits aim to prevent illegal' hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Federal regulators and the chemical industry are accused of hiding critical information about toxic chemicals, impacting public health and environmental safety.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Something's Poisoning America's Land. Farmers Fear Forever' Chemicals.

Using sewage sludge as fertilizer poses serious health risks due to toxic 'forever chemicals' present in the soil.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

How Can I Get Forever Chemicals' Out of My Life?

PFAS, harmful synthetic chemicals, are pervasive, increasing health risks; reducing exposure depends on stricter policies and responsible corporate practices.
more#public-health
#water-quality
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
SF food

Sludge-Fertilizer Giant Leaves Texas Town Amid Forever Chemicals' Crisis

Fort Worth ends contract with Synagro due to PFAS contamination concerns.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island water companies sue to rollback EPA standards on toxic 'forever chemicals'

Utility groups are suing to overturn EPA limits on toxic 'forever chemicals', arguing procedure was not followed and it could lead to costly regulations.
more#water-quality
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Portland food

Pleasanton and Livermore fire department facilities investigated for groundwater contamination as search for new wells continues

Investigation of fire stations in Livermore and Pleasanton aims to identify PFAS contamination sources affecting local groundwater.
#environmental-impact
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The PFAS Consortium aims to mitigate regulation of toxic waste from the semiconductor industry amid soaring production levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tell us: what have you never understood about PFAS?

PFAS, or forever chemicals, significantly impact health and environment, and public discourse is essential for understanding and addressing their effects.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Industry acts to head off regulation on PFAS pollution from semiconductors

The PFAS Consortium aims to mitigate regulation of toxic waste from the semiconductor industry amid soaring production levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tell us: what have you never understood about PFAS?

PFAS, or forever chemicals, significantly impact health and environment, and public discourse is essential for understanding and addressing their effects.
more#environmental-impact
#toxic-chemicals
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer used on farms pose cancer risk, EPA says

Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer significantly elevate cancer risk for consumers of milk and beef from contaminated farms, according to recent EPA findings.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer used on farms pose cancer risk, EPA says

Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer significantly elevate cancer risk for consumers of milk and beef from contaminated farms, according to recent EPA findings.
more#toxic-chemicals
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago
Wearables

Apple defends Watch bands amid lawsuit over 'toxic' design fail

Apple confirms that all Apple Watch bands are safe, addressing concerns over PFAs while planning to phase out these chemicals.
fromwww.nature.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Photocatalytic CF bond activation in small molecules and polyfluoroalkyl substances

A new organic photoredox catalyst enables efficient activation of carbon-fluorine bonds, crucial for reducing harmful PFAS compounds.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Lee Zeldin's Nomination Means for the EPA

Zeldin's voting record shows a consistent opposition to progressive environmental policies, despite supporting some legislation related to water safety.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

How hemp plants can help clean up 'forever chemicals'

Hemp is being researched as a potential solution for removing PFAS toxins from contaminated soil in Maine, showcasing its unique environmental properties.
fromBoston.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Maine lawmakers ask the Navy for help after massive toxic foam spill

Maine faced its largest toxic firefighting foam spill, raising concerns over environmental safety and ongoing Navy cleanup efforts.
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