Thursday, April 3, 2025

Tag: PFAS

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.’

The Supreme Court’s Clean Water Act decision threatens the nation’s rivers

Leaving river protections to states doesn’t make sense when rivers cross state lines.

Breakthrough in PFAS cleanup: New method destroys toxic ‘forever chemicals’

This innovative method breaks down these persistent pollutants into harmless

Plastic industry braces for ‘astronomical’ PFAS lawsuits

As the dangers of PFAS become more widely known, plastic manufacturers face a surge in lawsuits that could rival the asbestos litigation of the past.

EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides: Watchdog...

The claims have raised significant concerns about the integrity of the EPA's testing and its commitment to public health.

EPA announces new drinking water standards to limit ‘forever chemicals’

The new rule will restrict six PFAS chemicals in the water—individually, or in combination with each other or both—requiring public water systems to mitigate if the chemicals are found above allowable levels.

Major bandage brands in the U.S. contain PFAS, study finds

Recent testing has revealed a concerning presence of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' in numerous bandage brands across the U.S., including those specifically marketed to people of color.

Recent court ruling threatens progress in PFAS chemical regulation

PFAS have become a focal point for public health experts due to their association with a range of diseases, including cancer, liver and kidney conditions, and reproductive issues.

New Zealand to ban PFAS in cosmetics

While the New Zealand EPA determined that cosmetics manufactured in the country were mostly free of PFAS, 90 percent of the cosmetics sold in the country are imported.

The corporate crusade against PFAS accountability

Over $110 million in lobbying reveals chemical industry's efforts to skirt responsibility for "forever chemicals" crisis.

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GOP plans to sidestep Senate rules to force $4.6 trillion tax giveaway for the...

Republicans aim to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent by bypassing the Senate parliamentarian—an approach Democrats refused to take to raise the minimum wage.

Why more environmental justice organizations must join the call for a militarism-free future

An open letter initiated by CODEPINK urges the world to take the arduous baby step of recognizing the deadly intersection of war and environmental destruction.

A lawyer who helped the Kushners crack down on poor tenants now helps renters...

This attorney used to represent companies owned by Trump’s in-laws, whose apartments were known for shoddy maintenance and aggressive legal tactics.

You deserve our hatred Elon. Your budget cuts are killing people.

Could Elon and his savage cuts to USAID. cause a subsequent resurgence of drug resistant TB?