Firefighters Urged to Limit Use of “Turnout Gear” Due to PFAS Cancer Risks
Groups warn firefighters' cancer risk from PFAS in protective gear they wear
Groups warn firefighters' cancer risk from PFAS in protective gear they wear
The ruling would force manufacturers and users to follow more stringent reporting requirements and pay for the cleanup of two PFAS chemicals.
The findings could be used to remove PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.
Exposure to PFAS chemicals that have caused widespread water contamination may increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which may lead to the development of liver cancer.
Lawsuit indicates that firefighting foam used throughout his career resulted in cancer and the need for surgery
Court indicates the first bellwether case involving firefighting foam water contamination will be selected in December 2022, and go may go before a jury in April 2023
American Chemistry Council claims the EPA did not follow its own scientific standards when setting the new PFAS water advisory levels for safe amounts of "forever chemicals".
Lawsuit comes after report finds water systems contaminated with PFAS chemicals even after treatments, potentially posing health risks to local residents.
Researchers called for more PFAS medical testing in light of growing evidence linking the chemicals to several forms of cancer, decreased fetal and infant growth and decreased immune system responses.
Exposure to PFAS chemicals has been tied to 13 major health problems, costing the U.S. healthcare system between $5.5 billion and $63 billion over the current population' lifetime.