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03/01/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Lawsuit accuses Synagro of poisoning farms with PFAS-contaminated BIOSOLIDS “fertilizer”
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), an advocacy group, has announced a lawsuit against a major U.S. producer of so-called “biosolids-based fertilizer” for contaminating the natural environment with toxic chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). In what PEER says is the first “in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits,” the […]
02/29/2024
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By News Editors
PFAS in biosolids fertilizer sparks damages lawsuit
Washington, DC — The first in what may be a tidal wave of product liability lawsuits has been filed against a major manufacturer of biosolids-based fertilizer for damages caused by toxic chemicals they contain. Fertilizers produced from sewage sludge have dangerous levels of toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to laboratory testing arranged by Public […]
01/31/2024
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By Lance D Johnson
EPA monitoring a new class of toxic PFAS in municipal water supplies – GenX chemicals
Endocrine disruptors, carcinogens and a plethora of pharmaceutical drugs pollute municipal water supplies, infiltrating our tap water. On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These “forever” chemicals have been manufactured since the 1940s. Today, these endocrine disruptors […]
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 […]
07/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Researchers find evidence of toxic chemicals from cosmetics and plastics in the blood of pregnant women
In a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, California researchers found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies. The study recruited and enrolled women from the Chemicals in Our Bodies […]
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 […]
05/08/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Forever chemicals: Study shows exposure to PFAS linked to post-diet weight gain
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight can be hard for some, especially those who are obese or overweight. But what if outside factors are affecting your ability to lose weight and even causing obesity? According to a study published in the journal Obesity, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are linked to obesity and weight gain after following a healthy […]
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