Soy foam product seen as safer firefighting alternative to ‘forever chemicals’
In the search for a more eco-friendly firefighting foam, soybeans may be the answer to moving away from “forever chemicals.” ...
Scientists link ‘forever chemicals’ to poor sleep in young adults
Exposure to certain types of “forever chemicals” may be disrupting the sleep quality of young adults — contributing not only ...
Unable To Sleep Properly? High Levels Of 'Forever Chemicals' In Blood Can Be The Reason; Know How These Harmful Substances Enter Your Body
A study found that high levels of "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in your blood can affect your sleep, which could lead ...
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East Lyme water officials turn attention to ‘forever chemicals’ after fixing long-standing manganese issues
East Lyme ― A water system plagued for years by the smelly, brownish-red scourge of manganese is in the clear now that the town’s last unfiltered well has been connected through a 3,500-foot pipe to ...
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80-Minute Sleep Loss in Teens Exposed to “Forever Chemicals”
Higher blood levels of four specific types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," ...
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Dangerous PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in the Amazon rainforest
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' have infiltrated the Amazon. They resist decomposition, posing health risks like cancer ...
Newsom signs bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in tampons, pads
Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the sale in California of tampons and other menstrual products that contain certain levels of ...
‘Forever chemicals’ are being found everywhere. What about in Tacoma’s TAGRO fertilizer?
In Tacoma, the PFAS found in wastewater mostly enter from residential sources, according to the city. They’re used in ...
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It all adds up: Study finds forever chemicals are more toxic as mixtures
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
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Forever chemicals and the fight for Texas farmers: nonprofit leads lawsuit against the EPA
The EPA is currently facing a lawsuit on behalf of farmers from Johnson County, Texas, after the presence of PFAS in ...
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EPA eyes new reporting requirements for ‘forever chemicals’
EPA is looking to add more “forever chemicals” and change up its reporting framework under a new proposal that expands the ...
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It all adds up: Study finds forever chemicals are more toxic as mixtures
A new study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as 'forever chemicals,' when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.