3M pays $10.3 billion in largest PFAS water lawsuit ever
3M, DuPont and Chemours face more than $12 billion in PFAS firefighting foam settlements as water utilities and states sue over contaminated supplies.
Carefree Panty Liner PFAS Lawsuit Alleges Forever Chemicals in Daily Products
A new nationwide lawsuit alleges that Carefree panty liners contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — the class of synthetic chemicals commonly called PFAS or "forever chemicals" — without any health warning on the packaging. The lawsuit, filed against Edgewell
Cornell nanofiber removes nearly 90% triclosan from water; “very thin fiber” under 1 micron confirmed in lab
Water & Materials Corn-Based Nanofiber Membrane Removes Triclosan & Other Micropollutants Electrospun cyclodextrin fibers were reported to remove ~90% triclosan in lab tests, with
EU Bans PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Firefighting Foams, Prevents 470 Tonnes of Annual Pollution
The European Commission has banned harmful chemicals in firefighting foams, taking a major step to protect people and the environment. The October 3 decision
EPA’s ‘Common-Sense Flexibility’ Keeps 73 Million Americans Exposed to Toxic PFAS in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to partially roll back drinking water protections against harmful “forever chemicals,” while maintaining strict limits on two of the most dangerous compounds. Under the changes,
Govind Tekale
31 PFAS Types Found in Sydney Tap Water, 21 Previously Undetected
Scientists at the University of New South Wales have discovered 31 types of PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, with 21 of these never before detected in Australian drinking water. The findings,
Tejal Somvanshi
UVM Researchers Find Microplastics on Every Lake Champlain Beach While Developing Solutions for PFAS Chemicals
Vermont’s waterways face invisible threats that two University of Vermont researchers are working to understand and solve. From tiny plastic fragments on Lake Champlain’s beaches to dangerous chemicals lurking in groundwater, these
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Popular Smartwatch Bands
A University of Notre Dame study found concerning levels of toxic chemicals in popular smartwatch bands, prompting lawsuits and raising questions about the safety of wearable technology. Recent testing has revealed that
UNH Study: Waterway Foam Shows PFAS Levels Up to 70x Higher
A University of New Hampshire research team used a new device called a skimmer to test foam samples from local waters. They found these toxic substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,”
Rahul Somvanshi
26 Bandage Brands Found with PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Bandages meant to help us heal might be exposing us to harmful chemicals linked to cancer. Tests show that common brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health contain concerning levels of chemicals that
PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels
That pizza box in your kitchen or the non-stick pan you cook with might contain chemicals that are causing a massive environmental problem. These chemicals, called PFAS, are now in our water,
Microplastics and PFAS Combine to Create Toxic Effects Threatening Aquatic Life and Ecosystems
New research from the University of Birmingham has exposed concerning evidence about the combined effects of two persistent pollutants – microplastics and PFAS chemicals. The study found that when combined, these substances
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EU PFAS Ban Pushes Fraunhofer’s Novel PFAS-Free Solutions: How Health Technology is Adapting
Our life is full of complexities. It depends on many factors. One of them is chemicals we use in our daily life. Some chemicals are toxic. That is why the EU (European