Dodger Blue3 weeks agoLA DodgersDodgers Sports Drink, Prime Hydration, Facing Class Action LawsuitPrime Hydration faces a class action lawsuit over elevated PFAS levels in drinks. [ more ]
Mail Online1 month agoUK newsAre YOU unknowingly eating 'forever chemicals'?Strawberries in UK supermarkets have been found to contain dangerous pesticide toxins called PFAS. PFAS are linked to serious health issues and are present in various fruits and vegetables, as well as other common products. [ more ]
time.com1 month agoOMG scienceEPA Imposes Limits on Forever Chemicals' in Drinking WaterEPA sets first national PFAS limits in drinking water, reducing exposure for millions. New regulations target five individual PFAS chemicals and mixtures, impacting public water systems. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times1 month agoCaliforniaFederal EPA limits toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking waterEPA sets federal limits on PFAS in drinking water to save lives and prevent illnesses. PFAS are manmade chemicals that are hard to destroy and can accumulate in the body and environment. [ more ]
Austin Monitor1 month agoAustinAustin Water report shows few traces of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water - Austin MonitorLittle to no detectable traces of PFAS found in Austin's drinking water, verified by EPA tests. Only one PFAS compound, PFBA, was found in trace amounts within acceptable limits. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoDevOpsUS appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFASThe ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals has been overturned by a federal appeals court. PFAS compounds have been linked to various serious health problems and are difficult to break down in the environment. [ more ]
Kqed1 month agoCaliforniaTwo California National Parks Rank As Most Polluted In The Country | KQEDHuman-caused air pollution threatens national parks, particularly in California. Water in Red Bluff contains high levels of 'Forever Chemicals'. [ more ]
www.france24.com1 month agoFrance newsForever chemicals': French MPs approve PFAS product banFrench MPs approved bill restricting PFAS products, excluding cookware. The bill aims to ban cosmetics, wax products, and textiles containing PFAS by 2030. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times2 months agoLos AngelesAfter Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with 'forever chemicals'Banning sale of tampons with toxic chemicals in California Importance of identifying and assessing PFAS in menstrual products [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoHealthNew study reveals diet link to PFAS forever chemicals' in human bodyProcessed meat and butter can increase PFAS levels in blood. More testing needed on foods for PFAS levels. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com2 months agoScienceMaking Chemistry Safer Is Worth the Price TagChemical pollution is a widespread crisis that goes beyond accidental spills. Exposure to toxic chemicals has significant health and economic costs. [ more ]