Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tag: PFAS

PFAS in drinking water increases rates of certain cancers, new study...

Also known as "forever chemicals," the research of cancer incidents collected between 2016 and 2021 showed up to 33 percent higher rates of certain cancers.

Decades of toxic pollution: New lawsuit targets Chemours for illegal PFAS...

West Virginia community fights back as Chemours’ PFAS pollution persists.

3M knew firefighting foams were toxic for decades, documents reveal

Revelations show 3M misled the public about PFAS chemicals’ dangers, contributing to global contamination.

New study finds Smartwatch wristbands contain high levels of PFAS

Researchers found elevated level of PFAS in mostly fluorinated synthetic rubber wristbands.

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in...

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

It’s raining PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami, study shows

Their findings identified 21 types of PFAS in rainwater across the city, including the now-phased-out PFOS and PFOA compounds as well as newer PFAS varieties still used in manufacturing.

Three states petition EPA to classify PFAS compounds as hazardous air...

North Carolina, New Jersey and New Mexico petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to begin regulating PFAS “forever chemical” air emissions.

Massachusetts to phase out toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting gear

In 2027, sellers and manufacturers of firefighters’ personal protective equipment will no longer be allowed to knowingly sell gear that contains “intentionally-added PFAS.”

New study takes comprehensive look at how pesticides are contributing to...

The study, which was published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, confirmed the presence of PFAS in both agricultural and residential pest control, including pet flea treatments.

Study links common foods to elevated PFAS levels in humans, raising...

Research finds coffee, eggs, white rice, and seafood contribute to higher concentrations of harmful ‘forever chemicals.’

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