PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ found in Florida rain, study says
A recent study by Florida International University found 21 types of PFAS “forever chemicals” in South Florida’s rainwater.
New Mexico considers ban on forever chemicals in oil and gas operations
New Mexico environmental regulators will consider new rules this week that would require companies to disclose what chemicals ...
Personal care product use during pregnancy may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: study
The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of “forever ...
See which 17 brands made ‘Toxic Hall of Shame’ for using ‘dangerous’ chemicals — Chipotle, Trader Joe’s get Fs on report card
Is your favorite retailer failing you? A new report by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization, ...
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What the TFA! Is Trifluoroacetic Acid Another “Forever Chemical” on the Rise?
Trifluoroacetic acid is (1) produced naturally and synthetically, (2) used in the chemical industry ... many other potential but highly uncertain sources.” TFA has a smaller molecular structure ...
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THURS: Oil Conservation Commission kicks off hearing on use of ‘forever chemicals’ in fracking, + More
While there is no concrete evidence that PFAS chemicals are currently being used in oil and gas extraction in New Mexico, ...
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It’s raining PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami, study shows
As the FIU study confirms, rain is a significant pathway for PFAS reintroduction into the environment, where they can build up in water supplies, soil, and the bodies of animals and humans. This ...
Uncovering health impacts of forever chemicals on freshwater turtles
A study in Science of the Total Environment has measured concentrations of PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—in Australian ...