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12/13/2024
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By Ramon Tomey
Texas declares war on FOREVER CHEMICALS: AG Paxton sues 3M and DuPont for marketing toxic PFAS as safe
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against chemical giants 3M and DuPont over PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” accusing them of knowingly producing and marketing toxic substances while misleading the public about their safety. The lawsuit points to scientific evidence linking PFAS to serious health risks, including cancer, liver damage and […]
09/17/2024
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By Lance D Johnson
EPA claims it has no legal obligation to regulate toxic PFAS in sewage sludge, dismisses pollutant that affects every American
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) essentially just admitted that it does not regulate one of the most toxic classes of chemicals proliferating our farms, yards, parks and water supplies. The regulatory body claimed it is not legally required to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the sewage sludge that is applied as fertilizer […]
04/23/2024
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By Laura Harris
EPA labels two forever chemicals commonly found in cookware, carpets, furniture, cosmetics and firefighting foams as “hazardous substances”
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added two new “forever chemicals” commonly used in making cookware, carpets, furniture and firefighting foams to its danger list. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which are part of a larger cluster of forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers in the […]
04/09/2024
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By Laura Harris
Biden admin approves more stringent rules covering “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The administration of President Joe Biden has approved more stringent health advisory limits for two types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. In March 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposal seeks to […]
03/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
Maine announces $65 million relief fund for organic farmers impacted by PFAS pollution
Maine has announced a plan to create a $65 million relief fund for organic farmers whose livelihood is being devastated by plastic pollution from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are common environmental pollutants dubbed “forever chemicals.” These harmful chemicals are used to make different environmental and consumer products like firefighting foams and nonstick products. PFAS has […]
12/21/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Children’s bones failing to develop, adult bones deteriorating due to “forever chemicals”
New research out of Southern California has found that persistent exposure to “forever chemicals” like perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) increases one’s risk of bone deterioration. In young children, PFOS exposure can impede healthy bone development. In adults, PFOS exposure can degrade bone structure over time, eventually leading to more serious bone problems like osteoporosis. Published […]
09/28/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Forever chemicals pose greater cancer risk to women than men, study finds
Researchers have been warning the public for years about the many health issues linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Unfortunately, these toxic chemicals can be found in many household products and can cause various health issues, including different types of cancer. The alarming findings of a recent study published in the Journal […]
09/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study: “Eco-friendly” plant-based drinking straws more harmful than plastic ones due to toxic FOREVER CHEMICALS
Plant-based drinking straws, often touted as alternatives to plastic versions, may not be “eco-friendly” as they purport themselves to be. This is because researchers from Belgium have found that these plant-based straws contain toxic “forever chemicals” that cause more harm to the environment. The authors of the study published in Food Additives & Contaminants looked […]
07/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
USGS: At least 45% of TAP WATER across the U.S. is contaminated with FOREVER CHEMICALS
Almost 45 percent of tap water across the country is contaminated with so-called “forever chemicals,” according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). In a national news release, the USGS reported that at least 45 percent of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl […]
06/28/2023
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By Belle Carter
3M agrees to $10.3 billion settlement over allegations of contaminating public drinking water with “forever chemicals”
Industrial conglomerate 3M Co. has reached a $10.3 billion settlement agreement with various public water systems to settle numerous claims of contamination of public drinking water with “forever chemicals.” Considered the “largest drinking water settlement in American history,” the latest agreement will include a present value commitment of up to $10.3 billion payable over 13 […]
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