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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.
Supreme Court Blocks the EPA’s Plan to Reduce Ozone Air Pollution
Environmental advocates say the decision will leave millions of people breathing dirtier air this summer.
Plastic Industry Is Selling False Promise of New Recycling Tech. Don’t Buy It.
Instead of cutting back production, the industry uses mathematical acrobatics to make recycling look like it's working.
New Study Reveals Air in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” Is Even Worse Than Expected
The latest data show that EPA modeling has drastically underestimated the levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide.
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.
Lawsuit Claims Company Knowingly and Illegally Dumped Cancer-Causing Waste
“Several hundred victims have come forward with cancers and other conditions caused by exposure," said an attorney.
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.
Court Gives Preliminary Approval of $600M East Palestine Derailment Settlement
The settlement will include anyone who lived, worked or owned a business within 20 miles of the train derailment.
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.
23 States Ask EPA Not to Consider Environmental Racism When Regulating Pollution
The push could lead to a change in EPA policy if Donald Trump retakes power in January.