pfas
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The EPA Is Finally Going to Limit Forever Chemicals in America’s Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal that would limit the amount of forever chemicals allowed in the nation’s drinking water to the lowest levels that can be detected on tests. The move will address rising concerns about how widespread PFAS exposure contributes to health concerns like liver disease, birth defects, and cancer.
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New Study Maps Over 50,000 Sites In the U.S. That Are Likely Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’
Researchers have determined that the country is dotted with tens of thousands of locations that may be contaminated by PFAS, which are per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — aka forever chemicals that do not disintegrate over time in nature or in the human body. Now, they’re mapping those sites to help regulators better direct resources toward…
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Anti-Fog Sprays for Eyeglasses May Be Chock Full of PFAS
The sprays and cloths designed to keep eyeglasses fog-free may come with more than people bargained for, new research suggests. A small study found that these products can carry high levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), a class of “forever chemicals” that are suspected of having subtle but negative effects on our health.…
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An Incinerator Burning Firefighting Foam May Be Covering A New York Town In Toxic Chemicals
New research shows an incinerator licensed to dispose of toxic firefighting foam is instead belching out dangerous chemicals onto neighbouring communities, including a public housing project.