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CDC finds high levels of ‘forever chemical' PFHxS in blood
High levels of a “toxic forever” chemical used in firefighting foam have been found in the blood of residents of a West Virginia community near an Air National Guard base.
Defense bill tackling 'forever chemicals' with funding boost, policy reforms becomes law
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, which includes $517 million to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and critical policy reforms for tackling PFAS...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate more than half of wells tested in Delaware
More than half of the water wells that were tested in Delaware have detectable levels of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and some have PFAS levels far exceeding federal health guidelines for...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in eggs, spotlighting need for action
Chicken eggs from homesteads and farms near Fairfield, Maine, are contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, new testing finds, spotlighting the need for swift regulatory action to...
Biden administration launches new federal purchasing policy to spur alternatives to “forever chemicals”
The Biden administration today issued an executive order on sustainable purchasing that directs federal agencies to seek alternatives to the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
House passes Build Back Better bill to protect firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’
The Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives today includes $95 million for local fire departments to purchase firefighting foam and gear made without the toxic “forever chemicals...
Bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food packaging would eliminate major source of exposure
A bill introduced today in Congress would ban the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from food packaging, an avoidable source of exposure to the harmful substances.
EPA finds PFAS are more toxic than previously thought
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that safe levels of exposure to PFAS – the levels at which harms might not occur – should be thousands of times lower than limits it first proposed...
Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $10 billion for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds Congress for passing a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill today that includes $10 billion to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
EPA moves closer to proper disposal of ‘forever chemicals’ wastes
The Environmental Working Group today recognized the Environmental Protection Agency for taking the first step needed to properly dispose of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
PFAS roadmap sets new direction for EPA
The Environmental Working Group today recognized EPA Administrator Michael Regan for making the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS a priority and urged the Defense Department, Food and Drug...
EWG study: Almost 42,000 sources of toxic 'forever chemicals' could be polluting surface or drinking water across the U.S.
A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in...
California bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging and paper straws
Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that bans the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from paper, paperboard or plant-based food packaging, utensils and paper straws, effective January 1...
Landmark California law bans 'forever chemicals' in products for infants, children
In a major victory for consumers, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to protect infants and children from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS by banning the compounds in cribs, playpens and...
House passes amendment to address 'forever chemicals' in defense spending bill
House lawmakers today approved a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 by a vote of 236 to 186 that includes critical reforms for addressing the “forever...
California lawmakers approve bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging and straws
Today, the California State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1200, which would ban the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from paper, paperboard or plant-based food packaging, utensils and...
EPA plan to curb industrial ‘forever chemicals’ discharges must go faster
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency released a draft biannual plan, Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, identifying actions the EPA plans to take to regulate wastewater pollution.
California lawmakers advance bill to ban 'forever chemicals' in products for infants, children
Today the California Assembly gave final approval to first-in-the-nation legislation to protect infants and children from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS by banning the substances in cribs...
House Armed Services Committee advances critical PFAS actions, cleanup funds
The House Armed Services Committee is expected as early as this evening to advance the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, with critical provisions for the Pentagon to address the...
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FDA test results again downplay risks of ‘forever chemicals’ in food
The Food and Drug Administration’s release today of tests for the presence of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in food once again downplays the risks that the substances pose to consumers, with...