Read the full article by Amy Green (Inside Climate News) “A dozen different ‘forever chemicals’ linked with cancer and other human health problems have been detected in the Everglades, Florida’s most important freshwater resource, responsible for the drinking water of millions in the state, according to new research. It is the first time PFAS, or […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Gianluca Liva, Filippo Tommasoli, Anna Violato and Marta Frigerio (The Guardian) “The thick green jungle and rust-red hills of Lote, on India’s west coast, give way to a small hill where a factory looms against the sky. The factory is almost brand new, but its machinery is not: it comes […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Esme Stallard, Becky Dale, and Wesley Stephenson (BBC News) “Water companies have been ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources for more than six million people, the BBC can reveal. Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are a group of thousands of substances used in […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Jon Hurdle (Inside Climate News) “Some 60,000 residential water customers in New Jersey will share $4.9 million in the settlement of a lawsuit that charged a water company and a chemical maker with violating a state health limit on the presence of PFOA, a toxic ‘forever chemical,’ in drinking water. […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Danielle Keading (Wisconsin Public Radio) “On a Saturday in June, Nancy Sattler bats away flies while standing in the shade of the Moen Lake boat landing near the town of Stella. With the sun’s sweltering heat, it’s exactly the kind of humid day that leads people to escape to the […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Shannon Kelleher (The New Lede) “Federal regulators are falsely claiming that production of a dangerous PFAS chemical has been phased out in the US, according to a complaint filed this week by an environmental watchdog group alleging the statement is untrue since the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consistently finds […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Connor Lamont (CBC News) “Some Islanders are growing concerned about a class of chemicals known as PFAS in their tap water and said the province hasn’t given them any information about possible solutions to the problem. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — or PFAS — are man-made chemicals used for their water- and […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Ben Clifford (ABC News) “A pre-clinical animal study has found adverse links between high exposure to PFAS and male reproductive health. For 12 weeks University of Newcastle researchers exposed mice to ‘environmentally relevant’ levels of PFAS in their drinking water. The levels of PFAS mirrored a sample of groundwater taken […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Ella Pickover (Independent) “The Government has been urged to act to protect children from playing with toys containing ‘forever chemicals’. Fifty scientists, academics and patient organisations have written to Kate Dearden, minister for consumer protection, warning that safety regulations in the UK could fall behind those protecting children in Europe. This means […]| The PFAS Project Lab
Read the full article by Michelle Toh (The New York Times) “If you’re looking for a new pot or frying pan these days, prepare to get bombarded by terms like ‘nontoxic,’ ‘PFA…| The PFAS Project Lab
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
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 Lisa Sorg (Inside Climate News) “Emily Donovan stood before 100 people in the pews at Ocean View United Methodist Church in a small seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was May, the start of beach season. She had invited a scientist to speak about the astronomical levels of […]| 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
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 New Lede
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
For almost four decades, Hawk Ridge, the state’s largest composting facility, turned sewage sludge into compost used in Maine and beyond.| The Maine Monitor
Bills introduced in Congress would force the Department of Defense to stop releasing “forever chemicals” into surrounding areas| CityView NC
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
By Shannon Kelleher Moves by the Trump administration to draw up a new regulatory framework for types of toxic chemicals has sparked suspicion among health advocates who fear the changes will protect polluters but not public health.| The New Lede
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
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
Expanded testing sets baseline understanding for education, advocacy on PFAS chemicals.| Southern Science
