PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals that have properties that allow them to repel water, dirt, and oil. You may know them by an older term “PFCs ...

Forever chemicals: The threat of PFAS in our water 11:21. On a cold winter day on the Stoneridge Dairy Farm, in Arundel, Maine, Fred Stone was worried more about his cows being cold than himself ...

Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS can be found in food and drinking water. Here are expert tips on how to protect you and your family.

PFAS exposure has been linked to health problems, including hormonal disruption, immune system damage, and increased risk of certain cancers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...

Find out whether dangerous ‘forever chemicals' are in your water, and if they are, the best filters to remove themIf your water test report indicates the presence of PFAS, or if you just want som ...

There are thousands of chemicals in the PFAS family. Here are answers to some common questions about them. Skip to main content. WBUR. 90.0 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station.

• Characterize the scope of PFAS challenges in agriculture and the capability of the conservation programs, practices, and initiatives to address on-farm PFAS contamination and mitigation. • Identify ...

New York and California have officially banned PFAS from clothing items. We explore what that really means, and what you should do with your Gore-Tex jacket.

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.

The levels of PFAS in the beers largely correlated with those reported in drinking water near the breweries. That correlation suggests that the water—which makes up about 90% of a finished beer ...

Breweries face challenges with PFAS contamination, affecting beer quality and raising health concerns for consumers in high-PFAS areas.