PFAS: The next asbestos?
The Australian Government has been working since 2002 to reduce how much PFAS are used in Australia. It has banned the import ...
Drinking Water in Vermont Could Be Contaminated by PFAS for 'Centuries'
"Forever chemicals" contamination is spreading in parts of Bennington, Vermont, prompting concern about the potential impacts ...
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Four Things Every Engineer Should Know About PFAS
Exposure to PFAS may result in a wide range of health problems, including cancer, liver disease, and immune system, thyroid, ...
Adding PFAS to toxic substances list won't necessarily lead to stricter guidelines for drinking water
A class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) could be added to Canada’s list of toxic substances, ...
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PFAS in cosmetics: A regulatory challenge under the radar
As the cosmetics industry faces increasing scrutiny, one of the growing challenges is the management of Per- and ...
How One Pakistani Doctor’s Research Sent Shockwaves in France
We call on the EU to end this sabotage of our future. The time has come for decisive action.” The call to protect ...
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College team finds PFAS levels rising in many local wells
Analyzing state well testing data, a team of Bennington College professors and students has determined that PFAS (per- and ...
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Consumer reports study finds 50% of baby formulas contain unsafe chemical levels—what parents need to know
If there’s one thing parents should never have to worry about, it’s the safety of the food they feed their babies. But a ...
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Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds
PFAS exposure has been shown to weaken immune system function. In laboratory studies, mice exposed to PFOA exhibited changes in the number and type of B cells (a key component of the immune system) ...