Trump administration scraps plan for stricter rules on PFAS
As cleanup continues in the West Plains, the federal governments' plans to strictly regulate PFAS was scrapped last week by ...
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New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain "very high concentrations" of harmful PFAS – here's what to look for instead
New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called "forever chemicals" that ...
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PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Cancer Incidence
PFAS in drinking water is associated with cancer incidence in the digestive, endocrine, oral cavity/pharynx, and respiratory systems.
EPA withdraws plan to regulate harmful ‘PFAS’ chemicals in drinking water
A significant change is the regulation of toxins in drinking water or so-called “forever chemicals” that can build up in the ...
Trump's halting of EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water "a tragic setback," Long Island environmentalist says
President Donald Trump withdrew a Biden administration plan to set new limits on chemical discharge into drinking water, ...
PFAS Bans In Clothing Are Going Into Effect: What To Know, According To A Toxicologist
Research into the impact of PFAS on the body is ongoing. However, PFAS has been linked to a slew of health problems, ...
Kalispell City Council to look at replacing wells contaminated with PFAS
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider proposals to replace two municipal wells in an attempt to rid the public water supply of forever chemicals. Council meets 7 p.m., Han. 27 in City Hall, ...
Firefighters Association of the State of New York lays out legislative agenda, from workers' comp to PFAS in equipment
Firefighters spoke Saturday with legislators preparing to engage in negotiations with Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of the April 1 ...
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As Mounting Evidence Suggests PFAS May Cause Cancer, Experts Call for More Action
A growing body of research suggests that exposure to PFAS, commonly called "forever chemicals," may increase a person's risk ...
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PFAS compounds found in more firefighting PPE
The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.
Port Washington, Westbury and Greenlawn water districts get $11.4 million to treat contamination, including PFAS
The Port Washington Water District and the Westbury Water District were each awarded $5 million to build granular activated ...
Cookware manufacturers seek exemption from CT’s PFAS ban
Heeding Gov. Ned Lamont’s suggestion, CT lawmakers signaled willingness to offer new exemptions to a ban on so-called ...