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• EPA Finalizes Ban on Chemicals Linked to Camp Lejeune Cancer Side Effects

  December 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  TCE and PCE are among the chemicals found in Camp Lejeune water decades ago,, which have been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, Parkinson’s disease and other health risks.

• Arsenic Exposure From Drinking Water Linked To Increased Kidney Cancer Risk

  December 6, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that consuming even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can increase the risk of developing kidney cancer, with each exposure further increasing the risk.

• Study Finds Link Between PFAS and Kidney Problems Caused by Gut Bacteria

  November 25, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers in a new study say that the effects of PFAS on certain gut bacteria may be responsible for loss of kidney function in young adults.

• Hershey’s Bubble Yum Class Action Lawsuit Claims Gum Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals

  October 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  A California man alleges that Bubble Yum gum contains PFAS chemicals at levels that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.

• Lawsuit Alleges PFAS Contaminated Drinking Water Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

  October 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Alabama woman indicates she developed kidney cancer from PFAS chemicals that contaminated her drinking water, alleging manufacturers knew about the risk for years.

• EPA Calls for More Reporting of Environmental Releases of PFAS Chemicals

  October 7, 2024

  Michael Adams

  As the number of lawsuits over PFAS water contamination nationwide continues to grow, federal regulators are adding 16 more of the “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory.

• EPA To Place New Restrictions on TCEP Flame Retardants After Final Risk Evaluation

  September 25, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Government regulators determined the toxic chemical often used in paints, fabrics and textiles poses an “unreasonable risk” to the environment and human health.

• PFAS Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Carpets and Rugs

  September 5, 2024

  Michael Adams

  3M, DuPont and Chemours have known about the dangers of PFAS in stain resistant carpets since the 1950s, but the companies colluded to keep that information from the public, lawsuit alleges.

• AFFF Kidney Cancer Lawsuit Filed By Firefighter Exposed to PFAS-Containing Foam During Career

  June 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Case joins thousands of other lawsuits brought against chemical and safety equipment manufacturers, alleging that firefighters were never warned that AFFF may cause kidney cancer, testicular cancer and other side effects from exposure to PFAS in the foam.

• Thousands of AFFF Exposure Lawsuits Expected To Be Voluntarily Dismissed, With Ability To Refile in Future

  May 31, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The judge overseeing AFFF exposure lawsuits will allow potentially thousands of plaintiffs to dismiss claims not included in the currently approved injury categories, allowing them to refile within four years if emerging science links their injuries to firefighting foam in the future.