Study Links PFAS Exposure to Childhood Leukemia Risks
Researchers found a "strong and consistent" dose-response relationship between some PFAS exposure among expecting mothers and their child's risk of leukemia.
Researchers found a "strong and consistent" dose-response relationship between some PFAS exposure among expecting mothers and their child's risk of leukemia.
Federal health officials indicate that ingestion is the most likely route of PFAS exposure, particularly for those who live close to known sources of water contamination.
Throughout 2024, parties will exchange key documents and perform depositions to prepare a group of AFFF injury lawsuits to serve as test cases for a series of early trial dates.
EPA is accepting public comment over the next two months on a draft flame retardant risk evaluation, as part of a determination about whether new restrictions should be placed on the use of TCEP.
Selections will focus on AFFF injury lawsuits involving plaintiffs who developed cancer and other ailments due to exposure through drinking water.
The groups indicate some states are already making progress in avoiding additional PFAS water contamination, with Maine planning to ban the chemicals by 2030.
Cities and municipalities nationwide say the proposed PFAS water contamination settlement is "neither fair, reasonable, nor adequate" in a response to proposed deals, which would include payments up to $12.5 billion from 3M Company
Researchers called for changes in Pennsylvania regulations to stop the use of PFAS in fracking chemicals.
Plaintiff says he and other firefighters are regularly exposed to cancer-causing PFAS chemicals through both the firefighting foam they employ, and the gear they wear to protect themselves.
Researchers warned that pregnant women could be exposed to multiple hormone disrupting chemicals every day, and provided recommendations on how to reduce prenatal exposure.