Chemicals industry accused of pre-emptive strike against incoming PFAS ban
Investigations by European NGOs and newspapers point to a concerted industry campaign to limit incoming EU restrictions on ...
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, ...
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PFAS, a Family of 10,000 ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Contaminating All of Humanity
Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances are synthetic chemicals that are widely used in our daily lives and in industrial ...
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As Portland transitions away from PFAS-laden firefighting foam at the Jetport, lawmakers intend to make state follow
Brunswick airport’s toxic foam spill highlighted the need to transition to safer alternatives. A Brunswick legislator is ...
A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
A University of Maine researcher had a lightbulb moment while watching news about wildfires raging through California in 2019. James Anderson saw clips of planes dumping out water to quench the flames ...
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PFAS in US drinking water linked to increased cancer risk across multiple organ systems
A study links PFAS contamination in drinking water to increased cancer risks, highlighting significant impacts on digestive, ...
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Q&A: Biden’s water chief on PFAS, Trump rollbacks
"I like to hope that the next administration will be able to be even more protective of our water resources," said Bruno ...
EPA reports PFAS chemicals cleanup at Pease makes progress
The report on the review of the Pease clean-up also details the Air Force’s installation of the Airfield Interim Mitigation ...
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PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer incidence
Increased cancer incidence was seen in digestive, endocrine, oral cavity/pharynx and respiratory systems between 2016 and 2021.
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New York and California’s Restrictions on PFAS in Apparel Takes Effect
New York and California have recently imposed sweeping prohibitions on the sale of apparel containing per- and ...
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Vancouver Island fire department test-driving PFAS-free firefighter gear
According to a quote for the gear, 31 pairs of PFAS-free pants, jackets, liners and moisture barriers come to a price of ...