Rice University researchers have teamed up with South Korean scientists to develop the first eco-friendly technology that captures and destroys toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, in water. PFAS have been linked to immune system disruption, certain cancers, liver damage and reproductive disorders. They can be found in water, soil and air, as well as in products like Teflon pans, waterproof clothing and food packaging. They do not degrade easily and are difficult to remove. Thus far, PFAS ...| InnovationMap
Un test condotto su 24 alti rappresentanti dell’UE, provenienti da 19 Paesi, ha rilevato la presenza di sostanze perfluoroalchiliche (PFAS) nel sangue di tutti i partecipanti – tra cui la commissaria europea all’Ambiente Jessika Roswall e il ministro... L'articolo PFAS nel sangue di 24 leader europei: “nessuno è immune” proviene da ISDE News.| ISDE News
La Commissione Europea ha adottato nuove misure che vietano l’uso dei PFAS (sostanze per- e polifluoroalchiliche)nelle schiume antincendio, nell’ambito del regolamento REACH sulle sostanze chimiche. Si tratta di un passo decisivo per ridurre l’inquinamento e proteggere... L'articolo L’UE vieta i PFAS nelle schiume antincendio proviene da ISDE News.| ISDE News
Un nuovo rapporto dell’European Environmental Bureau (EEB), con la collaborazione di Legambiente e di altre organizzazioni europee, rivela una contaminazione diffusa da PFAS (sostanze per- e polifluoroalchiliche) nelle acque e nei pesci... L'articolo PFAS nei fiumi e nei pesci d’Europa: l’Italia tra i Paesi con livelli oltre le soglie di sicurezza. proviene da ISDE News.| ISDE News
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A review of documents and federal moves show the Trump administration has acted on most of a 29-item list of environmental policy requests from industry groups in its first eight months in office. The changes affected rules on air pollution, chemical safety and water protections. The post WATCH: An industry wish list has shaped Trump’s environmental policy appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
At the end of a sparsely traveled road in northern Delaware, one drinking water provider is tens of millions of dollars and years ahead of nationwide efforts to address toxic “forever chemicals” in the water supply. The high-tech drinking water treatment plant at Veolia’s Stanton, Delaware, location is so new that none of the 800,000… The post How water providers in Delaware, Pa. and N.J. are tackling ‘forever chemicals’ appeared first on Delaware Currents.| Delaware Currents
Read the full article by Danielle Prokop (Source NM) “New Mexico environment officials on Tuesday released a national survey to assess potential exposures to so-called ‘forever chemicals’ at Holloman Lake, which has some of the highest recorded levels on record of toxic PFAS contamination. All responses to the 10-minute survey will be kept confidential, according to environment […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Annmarie Hilton (Maine Morning Star) “U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is seeking answers from the Trump administration’s top environmental official after reports that a long-delayed forever chemical risk assessment has been further postponed. The Democrat who represents Maine’s 1st Congressional District sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Jasmine Laws (Newsweek) “A new study has found that tree swallows near U.S. military bases carry higher levels of PFAS chemicals, which experts said could have implications across the food chain, impacting Americans. While the findings are ‘not surprising,’ as many PFAS chemicals can ‘move from the environment into the […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Hiroko Tabuchi (The New York Times) “Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a bill that would phase out harmful ‘forever chemicals’ used in nonstick cookware, saying he was worried it would make pots and pans more expensive for Californians. The veto, announced late Monday, is a victory for the cookware […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Antonio Sierra (OPB.org) “It’s been two years since Hermiston officials revealed Eastern Oregon’s largest city had ‘forever chemicals’ in its water supply. It may be years more before Hermiston residents get more information about the discovery. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Joe Augustine (Fox 9) “A federal judge recently delayed the first trial in the PFAS litigation, known as a bellwether case, as more plaintiffs file health-related claims against 3M and other companies. 3M is one of five companies being sued for manufacturing firefighting foam that was used on military bases and airports. […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Jordan Joseph (earth.com) “Across the United States, tree swallows near bases and factories carry high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study. PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals,’ are a large family of long lasting industrial chemicals. The heaviest exposures occurred at sites influenced by […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Katie King (Los Angeles Times) “Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have phased out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with potential links to cancer. ‘I appreciate the efforts to protect the health and safety of consumers, and […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Raja Natrajan (Rice News) “Rice University researchers, in collaboration with international partners, have developed the first eco-friendly technology to rapidly capt…| The PFAS Project Lab
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Susumu Kitagawa from Kyoto University, Richard Robson from the University of Melbourne, and Omar M. Yaghi from the University of California, Berkeley. They were recognized for their work creating a new form of molecular architecture known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Like the beams and nails framing the rooms of a house, MOFs are composed of long organic molecules connected by metal ion cornerstones to form crystals with large cavities. These h...| Scienceline
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of cookware made with controversial PFAS chemicals, as well as the sale of cleaning products, dental floss, food packaging and other products containing the chemicals. The post Governor vetoes California bill to ban PFAS in cookware appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
US manufacturers who late last year asked the incoming Trump administration for a “regulatory reset” have seen roughly 80% of their specific regulatory requests acted on in just the first eight months of Trump taking office.| The New Lede
La contaminazione riguarda alcune delle marche più diffuse nel nostro Paese.| News – Greenpeace Italia
AGU News 2026 Ocean Sciences Meeting will convene in Glasgow, Scotland, 22-27 February Staff, freelance and student journalists, press officers and institutional writers are eligible to apply for complimentary press registration. Book conference hotels early! [media advisory][OSM26 Press][press eligibility guidelines] Featured Research Autumn colors could be delayed as climate change impacts rainfall In the last […]| AGU Newsroom
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 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
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
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
Con il sindacato USB Vigili del Fuoco abbiamo realizzato un monitoraggio indipendente sull'esposizione della categoria ai PFAS.| News – Greenpeace Italia
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
Il decreto legislativo introdurrà un limite alla presenza di PFAS nelle acque potabili! Una vittoria che arriva dopo la nostra indagine "Acque senza veleni".| 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
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
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
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
