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.
Tag Archives: Firefighting Foam
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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.
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Study Links PFAS Chemicals in Consumer Products To Liver Cancer
A new study links PFAS chemical exposure to an increased risk of liver disease.
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PFAS Medical Testing Recommended For High Risk Individuals
A report by the National Academies calls for more testing of individuals vulnerable to PFAS exposure, as more of the health risks of the "forever chemicals" become more understood.
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Former Camp LeJeune Marine Files Kidney Cancer Lawsuit Over PFAS Exposure From Drinking Water on Base
A former U.S. Marine says he developed kidney cancer due to PFAS exposure while stationed on the Camp Lejeune Marine base in North Carolina.
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McDonald’s Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of PFAS Chemicals in Wrappers
A class action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of hiding the presence of toxic chemicals in its fast food wrappers, potentially exposing consumers to increased cancer risks and other ailments.
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PFAS Chemicals Used in Firefighter Foam Found in Major Fast Food and Restaurant Packaging: Consumer Reports
A new report finds evidence of PFAS in food packaging by dozens of major retailers.
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PFAS Exposure May Reduce Liver Function, Study Warns
A Chinese study links PFAS exposure to a risk of decreased liver function.
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Illinois Files PFAS Lawsuit Against 3M Over Water Contamination
3M Company faces an Illinois PFAS lawsuit over alleged chemical releases from its Cordova facility which have polluted nearby groundwater and the Mississippi River.