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Environment
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals

PFAS are persistent industrial chemicals widely used for water-, stain-, and heat-resistance, present across products and environments and commonly found in U.S. people's blood.
#drinking-water
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Environment

It's Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

fromFast Company
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump's EPA wants to weaken rules on forever chemicals. It legally can't-but that doesn't mean your drinking water is safe

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Environment

It's Possible to Remove the Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water. Will It Happen?

fromFast Company
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump's EPA wants to weaken rules on forever chemicals. It legally can't-but that doesn't mean your drinking water is safe

more#drinking-water
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Chemical companies lobbying MPs not to ban Pfas

Chemical companies lobby to exempt fluoropolymers from comprehensive PFAS bans, despite scientists disputing safety claims and labeling tactics as akin to the tobacco playbook.
Public health
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Culligan ZeroWater Pitcher vs. Sans Water Purifier: Which Is Right for You?

Prioritize installing an appropriate water filter to reduce exposure to PFAS, lead, mercury, and microplastics, especially in small rental living situations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The unlikely alliance pressing Trump to regulate Pfas on US farms: This is a basic human right'

A broad bipartisan coalition is pushing to ban toxic sewage sludge containing PFAS from farmland to protect public health, water, and farms.
Environment
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

There's Poisoned Water in West Virginia. The EPA Hardly Seems to Care.

Chemours' Washington Works facility has unlawfully discharged PFAS and other pollutants into the Ohio River, violating permit limits and posing public health and environmental harm.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Exposure to some Pfas could increase risk of multiple miscarriages study

Some PFAS exposures are associated with increased risk of unexplained recurrent miscarriages, including PFHxS and certain short‑chain PFAS.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Alarming levels of Pfas in blood of those living near US air force base, study finds

People living or working near Cannon Air Force Base have blood PFAS levels about ten times higher than nearby non-exposed residents, raising serious health concerns.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

'Forever toxins' found in almost everything linked to weight struggle

'Forever' chemicals in everyday products may hinder weight loss and are linked to weight regain after bariatric surgery.
#health-risks
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
more#health-risks
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alarmingly high' levels of forever chemicals found at airports in England, investigation reveals

Elevated levels of toxic Pfas chemicals detected at English airports raise concerns over drinking water safety.
#environmental-settlement
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fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Fiber Found in Everyday Foods Helps Remove Forever Chemicals from Your Body

Participants received either a fiber-rich supplement or a placebo for four weeks, showing that dietary fiber, specifically beta-glucan from oats and barley, can effectively lower PFAS in blood.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cancer and Alzheimer's strongly' linked to toxic chemicals in food and water

Toxic chemicals, including pesticides, pose serious health risks underestimated globally, contributing to environmental problems and diseases.
Environment
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

New Study Finds High Levels Of Forever Chemicals Some In Reusable Menstrual Products

Higher than expected levels of PFAS were found in menstrual and incontinence products, raising health and environmental concerns.
#tfa
more#tfa
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pleasanton, water agency settle suit over $18 million in uncollected fees

Pleasanton settles a lawsuit with Zone 7 Water Agency for $18 million related to water fee under-collection, including $250,000 cash and $500,000 in credits.
#contamination
Environment
fromFast Company
5 months 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.
more#contamination
#beer-contamination
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Study: Most beers in the U.S. are contaminated with FOREVER CHEMICALS

Many popular U.S. beers contain PFAS linked to serious health issues.
Beer
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts sound the alarm over cancer-causing chemicals in popular BEERS

Popular beers may be contaminated with toxic 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) without consumers realizing it.
Beer
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts sound the alarm over cancer-causing chemicals in popular BEERS

Popular beers may be contaminated with toxic 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) without consumers realizing it.
more#beer-contamination
#water-contamination
more#water-contamination
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?

PFAS contamination in local tap water has led to France's largest drinking water ban affecting children and vulnerable groups.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poison in the water: the town with the world's worst case of forever chemicals contamination

AFFF foam, while effective for firefighting, poses significant environmental risks due to its lasting chemical residues.
Contamination of clean water sources with PFAS raises public health concerns in local communities.
#environmental-science
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of forever chemicals'

Efforts to narrow the definition of 'forever chemicals' threaten public health regulations.
Scientists advocate for a broad classification of Pfas to ensure effective regulation.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of forever chemicals'

Efforts to narrow the definition of 'forever chemicals' threaten public health regulations.
Scientists advocate for a broad classification of Pfas to ensure effective regulation.
more#environmental-science
#environmental-health
SF food
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago

Are States Gearing Up to Ban Nonstick Cookware?

PFAS in cookware poses significant environmental and health risks due to potential accumulation in humans and harmful chemical reactions at high temperatures.
more#environmental-health
Beer
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

A New Study Found Forever Chemicals in Beer

Many beers may contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS due to local water sources.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The Toxic Fast Food Condiment Mistake Everyone Needs To Avoid - Tasting Table

Avoid using paper bags as makeshift plates for condiments to prevent health risks from toxic 'forever chemicals' in fast-food packaging.
#epa
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

The EPA is delaying compliance deadlines for PFAS limits in drinking water, extending them to 2031.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

As EPA Rolls Back Regulations on 4 PFAS, Thousands More Remain Unregulated

EPA's reconsideration of PFAS limits raises concerns about public health protections and corporate influence.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The EPA will maintain drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while delaying compliance deadlines and rolling back standards for other PFAS.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The EPA is rolling back regulations on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, which could increase exposure risks for millions.
SF politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

What to know about Trump's plans to weaken limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA plans to roll back safety limits on PFAS in drinking water, countering previous efforts to reduce public health risks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

The EPA is delaying compliance deadlines for PFAS limits in drinking water, extending them to 2031.
more#epa
#public-health
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Portland food

New study of San Francisco Bay fish confirms concentrations of PFAS aka 'forever chemicals'

Concentrations of 'forever chemicals' in San Francisco Bay fish pose health risks, especially to vulnerable communities.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago
Law

EPA Is Easing Restrictions on 'Forever Chemicals'

Public health measures are regressing; PFAS regulations loosened, and health officials exhibit questionable practices amid rising health concerns.
Law
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

EPA Is Easing Restrictions on 'Forever Chemicals'

Public health measures are regressing; PFAS regulations loosened, and health officials exhibit questionable practices amid rising health concerns.
more#public-health
SF food
fromKqed
3 months ago

Toxic Catch: Bay Area Communities at Risk from PFAS in Local Fish | KQED

Fishing in San Francisco Bay may expose communities to unhealthy levels of PFAS, affecting health and safety.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
Public health
fromNature
4 months ago

Manage releases of 'forever chemicals' in lab waste

Research into PFAS remediation is increasing due to their environmental and health impacts, but regulations often miss smaller, high-concentration sources of contamination.
Environment
fromSCSJ
4 months 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle Forever Chemicals.' Details Are Sparse.

The Trump administration announced measures against PFAS contamination but did not clarify its stance on Biden-era drinking water regulations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Meet the Unlikely Warriors on the Front Lines of a Major Environmental Battle

The heartbreaking testimony of Amara Strande regarding her battle with cancer helped propel Minnesota to pass Amara's Law, banning PFAS chemicals.
Environment
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
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