Prenatal Exposure to PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Increases Child Obesity Risk: Study
A new study indicates prenatal exposure to PFAS chemicals increases the risk that the mother's child will be overweight.
Tag Archives: Firefighting Foam
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Coca-Cola Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over High PFAS Levels in Simply Orange Juice Products
A new lawsuit claims Simply Tropical juice products contain high levels of PFAS chemicals which increase the risks of cancer and other adverse events.
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Environmental Group Files PFAS Contamination Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Recycling Company
A Pennsylvania company faces a PFAS water contamination lawsuit for allegedly discharging toxic "forever chemicals" into the Susquehanna River.
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Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Over Cigarette Butt Litter Against Tobacco Companies
The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit calling for tobacco manufacturers to pay for the cleanup costs of cigarette filter litter.
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3M Settlement Reached with EPA to Clean PFAS Contamination at Cordova, Il. Facility
3M Company has reached a settlement with the EPA over PFAS remediation efforts and monitoring near its Cordova, Illinois manufacturing facility.
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Boston Bans All Artificial Turf in City Parks Due to PFAS Toxic Effects
Boston's Mayor has announced artificial turf will no longer be installed in city parks due to the risks of PFAS exposure.
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Researchers Warn About Evidence of PFAS in Umbilical Cord Blood Across the Globe
A new study finds PFAS are common in umbilical cord blood, presenting potential health risks to children around the globe.
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U.S. Military to Switch to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
THe Department of Defense is investigating multiple PFAS-free firefighting foam alternatives in hopes of finding one that meets all of its needs by October 2023.
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EPA Proposes Classifying Some PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Materials
The EPA intends to name two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances, allowing the agency to go after polluters.
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PFAS Chemicals Destroyed By Simple Method, Northwestern University Researchers Claim
Researchers say they may have found an easy way to remove PFAS chemicals from water.
