New Jersey to eliminate PFAS-laden firefighting foam linked to cancer
Hundreds of fire departments in New Jersey are phasing out aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a firefighting agent linked to health ...
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Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are shifting to gear free of toxic PFAS chemicals
East Providence, R.I., has become the first U.S. fire department to equip its firefighters with PFAS-free gear, addressing health concerns ...
She fought to ban PFAS while dying of cancer. Now Minnesota has the nation’s strictest law.
Minnesota has enacted "Amara's Law," the strictest state regulation in the U.S. on PFAS, harmful chemicals linked to health issues, ...
Trump administration’s EPA plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water
The EPA announced plans to relax limits on certain "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in drinking water, while maintaining strict standards for ...
Scientists sound alarm over hidden factor behind debilitating disease: ‘Previously unknown associations’
Research published in Nature Communications indicates that certain chemicals can influence multiple sclerosis (MS) risk and progression. Blood samples from ...
Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry Lawyers Warn
The defense lawyer warned of a wave of lawsuits with potentially astronomical costs related to PFAS chemicals, prompting companies to ...
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Pervasive in Water Worldwide, Study Finds
They can be found in makeup, dental floss, menstrual products, nonstick pans, takeout food wrappers, rain jackets, firefighting equipment, pesticides, ...
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