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EPA data show almost 900 ‘forever chemical’ foam releases, many into local waterways

For decades, the FDA knew ‘forever chemicals’ were harmful but failed to act

Almost 250 DOD sites have detectable levels of ‘forever chemical’ PFHxS

New tests find toxic 'forever chemicals' in bedding, yoga pants and other textiles

Decades later, plumes of ‘forever chemicals’ from Defense installations still contaminate nearby wells

PFAS: What the Defense Department’s inspector general found, ignored and obscured
The Senate’s homeland security panel will hold a critical hearing this Thursday on a shocking inspector general report that found the Defense Department failed to protect service members and their...

EWG’s 2021 gift guide
It’s hard enough to figure out the perfect gift for some people on your holiday shopping list. It can be more difficult when you factor in a desire to protect the health of your family and the...

New EPA data show banning ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics is overdue

The Pentagon’s toxic ‘forever chemicals’ waste could be burning near your home

Forever chemicals from military bases may be lurking in agricultural water supplies

Here’s a PFAS roadmap for Congress – and the rest of the Biden administration

Despite EPA roadmap, Congress must tackle industrial ‘forever chemicals’ discharges

‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Gulf of Mexico Defense Department sites threatens fish, residents

EPA plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemical’ discharges omits thousands of potential polluters

FAA will likely miss looming deadline for letting airports switch to PFAS-free foam

PFAS news roundup
September 17: PFAS could cost taxpayers billions of dollars, manufacturing PFAS emits a potent greenhouse gas and more

EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate some industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our drinking water falls short of what’s needed to turn off...

Local fire departments need Congress’ help for switch to PFAS-free foam and gear

‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Defense Department sites threatens Great Lakes fish and residents

PFAS news roundup
