PFAS, forever chemicals
Study: PFAS 'forever chemicals' common in tap, bottled water globally
PFAS "forever chemicals" can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.
Study finds artificial chemicals that can cause cancer in 99% of bottled drinking water
A new study has found that our drinking water is full of potentially dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ which don’t easily break down naturally. Scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),
PFAS problem: Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples worldwide
The purity of our drinking water is being challenged by the presence of synthetic "forever chemicals," according to a new international study. Researchers have detected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples from taps and bottles across different countries.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals' Found in Bottled and Tap Water Samples from Around the World
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Forever Chemicals Found In 99 Percent Of Bottled Water From Around The World
Toxic molecules might be extremely common in both tap and bottled water in many places around the world. Analysis of drinking water from 15 countries shows the presence of Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in over 99 percent of sampled bottled water from Asia,
Scientists Find "Forever Chemicals" in Tap and Bottled Water Worldwide
A new study published in ACS ES&T Water has uncovered widespread contamination of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in drinking water samples across the globe. Researchers from the University of Birmingham,
PFAS-free foam used to contain underground fire in Dayton, fire department says
After consultation with environmental officials and senior fire officials on the scene, crews made the decision to apply PFAS ...
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Michigan congressional leaders renew pleas for PFAS cleanup
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) recently sent a letter to the Department of ...
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What the Public Needs to Know About PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
Toxic chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) might have harmful health effects. They are ...
Study links PFAS exposure to kidney function decline via gut microbiome
New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be ...
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Will the PFAS Ban Impact Your Production Value Chain? How to Know and What to Do
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have finally been proposed for a complete and permanent ban. These groups of ...
Their wells were poisoned by PFAS. Now, these Nantucket families want justice.
Four households on Nantucket have filed a class action suit against the manufacturers of "forever chemicals." It’s just the ...
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New research aims to detect and mitigate PFAS in agriculture
With PFAS increasingly detected in the environment, the need for science-based solutions to mitigate the impact on ...
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Perdue Agribusiness faces class action lawsuit after elevated PFAS discovered in water
A class action lawsuit has been filed vs. Perdue AgriBusiness after elevated levels of PFAS were detected in groundwater ...
Perdue faces proposed class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination in Salisbury
Salisbury residents have filed a class action lawsuit against a Perdue Farms subsidiary over PFAS contamination found in ...
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Concerning levels of PFAS in fish miles away from large contamination source
Fish can accumulate high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), even far from sources of contamination, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for expanded ...
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EPA Accelerates PFAS Reporting in the Toxic Release Inventory
In a new proposed rule, the U.S. Protection Agency (EPA) proposes adding 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 categories of PFAS to the list of chemicals subject to ...