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Trump-Allied Policy Writers Back Deregulation of PFAS
Experts warn that allies of the Republican nominee aim to undermine the EPA's ability to regulate forever chemicals.
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New Research Links Common Foods to Higher Levels of PFAS in the Body
Meanwhile, another new study showed that these “forever chemicals” can be absorbed through the skin.
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EPA Enabled PFAS Contamination of Farmland From Fertilizer, New Lawsuit Claims
The EPA may have violated the Clean Water Act by failing to identify at least 18 PFAS substances in sewage sludge.
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Scientists Discover Way to Destroy Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
New technology could help water utilities remove stubborn PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other maladies.
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Watchdog Group Accuses EPA of Misconduct in PFAS Testing of Pesticides
The agency found PFAS in pesticides but failed to disclose those results, alleges a former EPA research fellow.
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Forever Chemicals “Ubiquitous” in Water, Atmosphere in Great Lakes Basin
A study published this week shows that PFAS now contaminate 95 percent of the US's fresh surface water supply.
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Advocates Worry “Forever Chemicals” Cleanup May Reinforce Environmental Racism
These hazardous substances may be sent to commercial incinerators that are predominantly found in Black communities.
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Polluters Must Foot the Bill for Cleaning Up “Forever Chemicals” Under New Rule
Health advocates celebrated the news and some called for further action to limit exposure to the pervasive chemicals.
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For the First Time, EPA Limits 6 Pervasive “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
The agency estimates that its new rules will prevent tens of thousands of serious illnesses, especially cancers.
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Right-Wing Court Ruling Could Impede Regulation of “Forever Chemicals”
The judges said the EPA could not regulate Inhance's containers under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act.