In Canada, the investigation of federal sites like military bases and airports has revealed PFAS in soil and groundwater.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
While conventional wastewater treatment systems aren’t designed to handle PFAS, a research team at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) says biofilm-based treatment known as aerobic granular sludge is a promising method to remove the family of chemicals from wastewater. As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to be found in everyday items like non-stick cookware, cosmetics, […] The post TMU researchers say AGS wastewater treatment shows promising PFAS capture appeared firs...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Researchers at the University of Toronto are working with a silicone polymer called polydimethylsiloxane (or PDMS) to develop a safer alternative to non-stick coatings, mostly steering away from the PFAS group of chemicals and its related health and environmental impacts. The technique called nanoscale fletching has led to a repellent material with greatly reduced levels […] The post Nanoscale fletching means step closer to replacing PFAS in non-stick coatings, says U of T team appeared fir...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Veolia has opened a USD $35-million granular activated carbon PFAS treatment plant in Delaware to remove the regulated portions of the “forever chemical” group from about 114 million litres (30 million gallons) of water each day for residents. In the works since early 2022, the water treatment plant in Wilmington, Delaware, houses a 1,640-square-metre (17,600-square-foot) […] The post Veolia PFAS treatment plant opens in Delaware on path to 100 U.S. facilities appeared first on Environm...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
WSP is touting the development of its electro-oxidation wastewater treatment system, known as PFASER, for rapid, on-site elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) along with other persistent water contaminants. The electro-oxidation system uses patented long-lasting boron-doped diamond electrodes to break down pollutants at the molecular level without the need to manage concentrated liquid reject […] The post WSP partners with Austrian firm for electrodes that destroy PFAS t...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Using activated carbon followed by ion exchange resin can be a robust approach for treating PFAS in drinking water.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Cere derivate dal petrolio e plastiche ma soprattutto Pfas. Un test tedesco ha portato in laboratorio 54 prodotti. E ne ha promossi solo 17 perché privi di sostanze problematiche| il Salvagente
Read the full article by Ellie Borst (E&E News) “A class-action lawsuit against Coca-Cola has stumbled again in federal district court after a judge found a lack of evidence for claims that the beverage giant’s juices were misbranded as ‘all natural,’ despite containing dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals.’ The opinion, issued Monday out of the […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Elise Plunk (Louisiana Illuminator) “A new report is sounding the alarm over the presence of harmful chemicals and heavy metals in Southeast Louisiana’s drinking water. The Southeast Louisiana Residential Water Quality Study, conducted by the Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, tested for contaminants in home tap water from seven […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Shannon Kelleher (The New Lede) “A federal district court this week dismissed a lawsuit alleging the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to prevent the contamination of farmland across the country with toxic PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. The US District Court for the District of Columbia on […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Ryan J Carra et al. (National Law Review) “During a recent webinar, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced plans to propose a rule that will impose an unprecedented labeling requirements on all products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective January 1, 2027. The only blanket exemption would […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Sheldon Krause (9and10News) ” A recent study found PFAS chemicals in beer brewed across several states, including Michigan. The study from RTI International found that beer brewed in areas with high levels of PFAS in their municipal water supply were more likely to contain those chemicals in their final products. Chris Andrus, […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Danielle Kaeding (Wisconsin Public Radio) “The current and former owners of a Rhinelander paper mill are responsible for widespread PFAS contamination in the northern Wisconsin township of Stella, state environmental regulators said in new letters obtained by WPR. The letters come after a site inspection of the area to evaluate […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Pat Rizzuto (Bloomberg Law) “The EPA is attempting an end run around the Safe Drinking Water Act by trying to rollback drinking water limits it previously set for four PFAS, attorneys representing affected communities said in legal briefs. But the Environmental Protection Agency’s rollback would correct portions of a drinking […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Shannon Kelleher (The New Lede) “As US states increasingly pass laws to limit PFAS chemicals in consumer products, a debate is heating up over a California bill that proposes banning the sale of cookware with intentionally added “forever chemicals” beginning in 2030. The bill, SB 682, would also prohibit the sale […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Adam Harrington (CBS News) “Synthetic PFAS are known as ‘forever chemicals,’ lingering in water, cookware, cosmetic products, clothing, and even our blood as they resist breaking down. They’re infamous for being hard to detect. But researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the U.S. Department […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Molly Rains (New Hampshire Bulletin) “In the greater Merrimack area, where toxic forever chemicals are concentrated throughout the soil and a long-term cleanup plan i…| The PFAS Project Lab
Many homeowners have concerns about potentially harmful substances in their drinking water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one category of materials that pose significant health risks. PFAS are a family of more than 14,000 chemicals that do not occur naturally. Known as “forever chemicals,” these materials never break down and can persist in the … Continue reading Do Water Filters Remove PFAS? The post Do Water Filters Remove PFAS? appeared first on Atlantic Blue...| Atlantic Blue Water Services
We ReUse joins Ahimsa as the second company to manufacture reusable school cafeteria trays that use inherently safer chemical ingredients. The post We ReUse’s New Reusable Cafeteria Tray Shows Growing Demand for CEH’s GreenScreen Certified Standard appeared first on Center for Environmental Health.| Center for Environmental Health
CEH's Green & Clean Purchasing Team Coordinator Ben Schleifer Accepts Outstanding School Recycling Program Award The post Center for Environmental Health Receives Outstanding School Recycling Program Award appeared first on Center for Environmental Health.| Center for Environmental Health
Wildfires have devastated California throughout the last year. In just the last few months, public concern has grown louder as eight destructive wildfires swept across Los Angeles, burning nearly 50,000 acres. But beyond the visible destruction lies a deeper question: what happens to the environment, and to our health when these buildings burn? The post Beyond the Visible Destruction: The Hidden Health Costs of Combating Wildfires appeared first on Center for Environmental Health.| Center for Environmental Health
Read the full article by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) “Provisions in the House and Senate annual Defense authorization bills reduce restrictions on the Pentagon’s use of ‘forever chemicals.…| The PFAS Project Lab
L’Agenzia europea per le sostanze chimiche (Echa) ha appena annunciato che dividerà la restrizione Ue sui Pfas, escludendo otto categorie di utilizzi dal processo di valutazione del divieto. Secondo la rete Chemsec, è "un precedente pericoloso e inaccettabile"| il Salvagente
Una vasta campagna di lobbying sta cercando di indebolire la restrizione europea sui PFAS, in discussione in questi mesi, con argomenti allarmistici, fuorvianti o anche falsi. A partire dal mantra che ai PFAS «non ci sono alternative». The post I nuovi mercanti di dubbi che difendono i PFAS appeared first on RADAR Magazine.| RADAR Magazine
Le industrie e le associazioni di categoria fanno pressione contro il divieto dei PFAS, argomentando che le restrizioni minerebbero competitività e occupazione. Ma questi interessi si scontrano con la tutela dell’ambiente e della salute. The post Sul bando dei PFAS, si scontrano interesse privato e benessere pubblico appeared first on RADAR Magazine.| RADAR Magazine
Nel corso degli anni, in Italia è cresciuto un articolato movimento di attivismo contro la contaminazione da PFAS. Un insieme di gruppi e associazioni che hanno ottenuto risultati concreti e oggi cercano una coesione.| RADAR Magazine
Defend Our Health hosted a visit from a delegation of Massachusetts legislators, department staff, as well as environmental and farm advocates on Tuesday, August 12th, for a day-long event. The event strengthened regional working relationships, garnered significant media interest, and laid the groundwork for Defend to support a bill introduced by Massachusetts Senator Jo Comerford… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Read the full article by Monica Amarelo (EWG News) “When you open a cold beer, you’re probably thinking about flavor or hops – not whether you’re also sipping the toxic ‘forever chemica…| The PFAS Project Lab
Exclusive: Leaked documents show that as little as 1% of products containing hazardous substances could be prohibited| the Guardian
By Shannon Kelleher Congress is proposing to reverse measures that protect military service members, firefighters and others from harmful PFAS chemicals.| The New Lede
Emily Donovan wants to “make the polluters pay” for what they’ve done to her North Carolina community, and others around the country.| The Revelator
Bills introduced in Congress would force the Department of Defense to stop releasing “forever chemicals” into surrounding areas| CityView NC
Oltre 3.600 sostanze sintetiche entrano in contatto con il nostro corpo e l'impatto sulla salute è ampiamente sottovalutato. I risultati di una ricerca svelano che l'inquinamento chimico è una minaccia per l'uomo paragonabile al cambiamento climatico| il Salvagente
Il test di agosto del Salvagente ha rilevato due Pfas e diversi pesticidi in 14 cole, aranciate, gassose e tè freddi industriali. Ma altre ricerche hanno scoperto gli "inquinanti per sempre" in acque minerali, vino, birre...| il Salvagente
Law limits environmental regulations with high economic impact, but doesn't look at pollution's economic and health impact on NC consumers.| Carolina Public Press
Dalle analisi coordinate dalla “Rete Zero PFAS Toscana” emerge che il dato rilevato poco prima della confluenza con l’Afra è superiore a molti altri della Toscana| TTV.it
Three chemical giants will pay New Jersey $875 million as part of the country’s biggest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.| Sourcing Journal
By Shannon Kelleher In the latest move to combat contamination of a Maryland community’s drinking water, two Salisbury residents allege Perdue Agribusiness is violating federal law by failing to properly dispose of waste that contains toxic PFAS chemicals, according to a lawsuit filed July 25.| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher Over 73 million people in the US are being exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals in their tap water, according to an analysis of data from a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water monitoring program.| The New Lede
CHEM Trust has submitted evidence to the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) inquiry into PFAS – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances — also known as "forever chemicals” due to their extreme persistence. PFAS are a group of around 10,000 synthetic chemicals known for their heat, water,| CHEM Trust
Las sustancias perfluoroalquilo y polifluoroalquilo (PFAS) incluyen varios miles de sustancias industriales sintéticas. Los PFAS se han utilizado a gran| ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde
You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Wednesday, July 15th, at 1 PM ET. Our second conversation will feature reporter Kristina Marusic, author of A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. An award-winning journalist, Marusic, shows that, collectively, we have the power to… Read more » The post Upcoming Event appeared first on Defend Our Health.| Defend Our Health
We were thrilled to be joined by author Sharon Udasin last week for a conversation on PFAS in the context of her book Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. She was joined by Adam Nordell, our farmland contamination campaign manager, who joined our organization as a PFAS-impacted farmer. If you missed the webinar or… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Con il sindacato USB Vigili del Fuoco abbiamo realizzato un monitoraggio indipendente sull'esposizione della categoria ai PFAS.| News – Greenpeace Italia
In Brief: EPA is proposing to roll back established protection from PFAS in drinking water. Furthermore, some lawmakers seek immunity for PFAS polluters. This double whammy to environmental protections will result in increased exposure to PFAS and higher rates of adverse health effects. This is contrary to the MAHA goals for reducing and preventing chronic … Continue reading Toxic Recipe: EPA rollbacks, immunity for polluters, and increasing threats to public health| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Non solo il cibo che arriva sulle nostre tavole: ora anche il vino che beviamo è contaminato da PFAS.| News – Greenpeace Italia
I PFAS uccidono. Per la prima volta un tribunale italiano ha stabilito il nesso tra l’esposizione ai PFAS e un decesso per tumore: una sentenza storica.| Greenpeace Italia
By Brian Bienkowski US regulators are poised to approve a pesticide made with a controversial class of toxic chemicals, stoking concerns of new risks for farms across the country.| The New Lede
Dal fracking ai PFAS: le minacce negli States e in Italia di Luciano Uggè (traduzione di Simona Maria Frigerio)Secondo Worldometers (dati del 30 aprile di quest’anno) oltre 276mila persone, in quattro mesi, sono morte a causa di malattie associate all’acqua, mentre restano senza accesso all’acqua potabile oltre 750mila individui. Ma la questione non è il| IN THE NET - Settimanale di controinformazione free, online ogni venerdì
Una vittoria raggiunta grazie alla nostra indagine "Acque senza veleni".| News – Greenpeace Italia
Sono iniziate a Vicenza le fasi finali del processo ad alcuni manager dell'azienda chimica Miteni, responsabile del più grave caso di inquinamento da PFAS in Italia.| Greenpeace Italia
Most Alaskans want state action on microplastics, forever chemicals By Cory Johnson Microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aren’t exactly great dinner table conversation topics but nowadays, since these harmful substances are showing up at the dinner table in our water and even in our food, perhaps it is time to start…| ACAT
How much radiation still pollutes Treasure Island? Is the recent scanning the Navy's confession they have failed to remove it?| San Francisco Bay View
Communities affected by PFAS contamination in Europe in collaboration with the EEB WeMove Europe – sent an appeal to Ursula von der Leyen.| FoodTimes
The solid investigation 'The Forever Lobbying Project' documents the industrial lobbies to oppose any policy restricting the use of PFAS .| FoodTimes
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Last week, Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton) met with a film crew from Japan and an Australian MP to discuss her legislation to prohibit the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in everyday consumer products, and establish state water quality standards for PFAS. In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed Amara’s| Minnesota Senate DFL
L'inchiesta ‘The Forever Lobbying Project’ documenta le pressioni delle lobby industriali per contrastare ogni politica volta a restringere l’impiego delle sostanze per- e polifluoroalchiliche (PFAS). Petizione.| Gift
Ottawa/Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People, 4 December 2024 —Environment, worker, and health groups welcome the decision by Health Canada to cancel the registration of the pesticide flufenacet and all associated products containing the substance. Flufenacet, a herbicide used in Canadian corn and soybean agriculture, is of particular concern because it breaks down into Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), The post Flufenacet Pesticide Banned: Health Win for Canada a...| Friends of the Earth Canada
What to know about how PFAS are affecting your body| Scienceline
Berkey gravity-fed water filtration systems were named as a must-have election year preparedness item| Berkey Water Systems
More research into ways to reduce forever chemicals in the food supply will be conducted in Maine through millions of dollars in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week.| Maine Morning Star
The Brunswick town council formally called on the state and the development authority that oversees Brunswick Executive Airport on Tuesday night to remove all forever chemical-laden firefighting foam from the premises after an accidental discharge last month. On Aug. 19, the fire suppression system in hangar four went off, discharging more than a thousand gallons […]| Maine Morning Star
Even before 1,600 gallons of foam containing forever chemicals spilled at the Brunswick airport on Monday, the previous use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, at the site has made the water in the area a hazard. On Friday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued new freshwater fish consumption […]| Maine Morning Star
An unintentional discharge of firefighting foam containing high levels of toxic forever chemicals at the Brunswick Executive Airport on Monday has prompted state legislators to call on the governor to immediately overhaul how the state handles this material, which is housed at military bases and fire departments across the state. “This is like a ‘Silent […]| Maine Morning Star
A recent study of New Hampshire mothers led by a Dartmouth researcher found that mothers with higher PFAS levels were at greater risk of stopping exclusive breastfeeding before six months, which experts recommend because of a number of health benefits. Animal studies offer some clues into how PFAS may disrupt lactation.| New Hampshire Bulletin
Learn how effective water filters are at removing PFA contaminants. Discover the best options for ensuring clean and safe drinking water for your home.| Atlantic Blue Water Services
Using a new method to test chemical toxicity, UC San Francisco (UCSF) scientists have revealed a growing list of chemicals that could cause reproductive harm, including infertility. “With infertility a growing problem around the globe, it is important to find better strategies to discover the root causes,” said Tracey J. Woodruff, PhD, director of the … Continue reading UC San Francisco scientists develop new method using yeast to find chemicals that cause infertility| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Staples from your bathroom or your first aid kit are now associated with PFAs, also known as forever chemicals. The good news? About one-third of the brands tested did not contain PFAS. This means that it’s clearly possible to make bandages without PFAs – and avoid the ones that contain the toxic substances, if you […]| TechTheLead
PFAS is a toxic chemical that can contaminate the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil we use to grow our crops. Stories of PFAS found in farm animals have also increased. One area of contamination you may have seen in the news recently is the toxic chemicals found in fish! How…| Defend Our Health Action
Fishing advisory bill stalls two years in a row| Southern Science
Today, we focus our sights on Tennessee in our ongoing series highlighting PFAS contamination issues nationwide. In 2019, the company 3M admitted that it had illegally released toxic chemicals into the Tennessee River from its Decatur, AL manufacturing plant. 3M did this, although it had been barred from doing so under the US Toxic Substances…| Defend Our Health Action
PFAS contamination via sewage sludge has impacted the lives of many farmers in Maine and across the county, so much so that a sludge crisis has ravaged multiple states. The biggest question on your mind may be, “How does this happen?.” Sewage sludge is the leftover contaminant from treating wastewater. Whenever we flush anything down… The post PFAS Action Act: Sewage Sludge Contamination appeared first on Defend Our Health Action.| Defend Our Health Action
Over the past five years, Defend Our Health has lived up to its name by consistently advocating for the right to equal access to safe food and drinking water. Defend has led the nation in effectively protecting public health and ensuring justice for people harmed by ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) for…| Defend Our Health Action
PFAS contamination is an issue that is impacting farmlands all across the nation. From Maine to New Mexico, the rise in PFAS contamination has reached a crisis level and is impacting U.S. citizens from all backgrounds of life. Today, we are focusing our sights on South Carolina. According to The State, recent testing in South…| Defend Our Health Action
Expanded testing sets baseline understanding for education, advocacy on PFAS chemicals.| Southern Science
Over the past five years, Defend Our Health has lived up to its name by consistently advocating for the right to equal access to safe food and drinking water. Defend has led the nation in effectively protecting public health and ensuring justice for people harmed by ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) for… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Do green beauty cosmetics & makeup products contain PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation tested over 80 makeup products to find out.| MAMAVATION
In recent years, the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our environment has become a growing concern due to their potentially adverse effects on human health and the environment. As a result, regulatory bodies and scientific communities have been actively working to establish stricter regulations and improved testing methods to mitigate the growing issue. In this blog, we will explore the latest updates on PFAS regulations and testing to highlight the steps being taken ...| Indoor Science