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Hundreds of thousands of residents are served by the affected systems. City officials must monitor and mitigate the PFAS in ...
New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.
The Minnesota manufacturer, which pioneered the use of PFAS or "forever chemicals" through decades, might be stuck using PFAS after its 2025 deadline to stop making them. While the company will ...
A new proposal to combat PFAS contamination, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, left critical questions unanswered. By Hiroko Tabuchi The Trump administration announced a flurry of ...
PFAS encompass thousands of man-made chemicals found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, grease-resistant food wrappers and water-resistant clothing.
A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids at greater risk, a new study found.
Study finds PFAS in US beer, linked to local water contamination. Researchers urge better water treatment to prevent these chemicals in future beer batches. Recent study reveals high PFAS levels ...
The EPA originally adopted its PFAS rule under the Biden administration in April 2024, setting limits on six types of chemicals. Limits on just two of those – PFOS and PFOA – will remain set ...
Under former President Joe Biden’s administrative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a top priority.
More: PFAS in a Wisconsin prison's water brings a call for a pricey solution, leaves inmates with questions EPA lists steps in addressing PFAS. The agency listed areas researchers and scientists ...
Breweries face challenges with PFAS contamination, affecting beer quality and raising health concerns for consumers in high-PFAS areas.
PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances also known as forever chemicals, were found in 2024 at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. News Sports Politics Outdoors Life Advertise Obituaries ...