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Firefighters · San Francisco

San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

Department invests $3 million after passing nation's first PFAS ban for firefighter gear See the Story

PFAS · New Hampshire

Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

A comprehensive study highlights the risk posed by PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' to pregnant women and their newborns, particularly those consuming water from contaminated wells. The research found increased incidences of low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, pressing for effective PFAS regulation and mitigation strategies.See the Story

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Study of ‘Forever Chemical’ in European Foods Finds Highest Level in Irish Cereals

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TFA linked to adverse effects on thyroid, liver and immune functions, but industry group says exposure levels are not of concern See the Story

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Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

"The Same answers..." Okinawan Civic Groups Call for Reduced Burden of Bases and Pfas Countermeasures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense Fail to Offer Solutions

[Tokyo] Members of a civic group in Okinawa Prefecture visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense on the 12th to request that the burden of bases be reduced and that measures be taken against fluorinated organic compounds (PFAS). While the two ministries emphasized the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance, they reportedly failed to offer any concrete solutions. "We are only disappointed," said one tearful member, who co…PFAS · Okinawa Read Article

Why Switzerland Is Postponing Stricter Pfas Limits for Now

Stricter limits for PFAS will come into effect in the European Union at the start of the new year. Switzerland will adopt these limits – but not immediately.PFAS · Switzerland Read Article

Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” the risks to their babies’ health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include the chance of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality. Even more troubling, our team of economic researchers and hydrologists found that PFAS exposure… SourcePFAS · Minnesota See the Story

DND Advances Work to Address Remediation of PFAS Contamination in North Bay

The Department of National Defence (DND) is advancing work to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) near 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) North Bay. In 2021, DND and the City of North Bay entered in a $20 million contribution agreement to fund PFAS remediation at the Jack Garland Airport. On December 10, the DND announced an amendment to the existing contribution agreement. DND will provide an additional $100 m…PFAS · North Bay See the Story

Mitsubishi Chemical: No Corruption Scandals, PFAS Liability Revealed

Explore Mitsubishi Chemical's connections to corruption and the significant PFAS pollution case involving its former subsidiary, Miteni.Corruption · Japan Read Article

PFAS cleanup at North Bay airport site could take until 2037, city official says

North Bay, Ont. – The cleanup of forever chemicals at the city’s Jack Garland Airport site is likely to continue until 2037, a city official says. The PFAS-contaminated area is linked to firefighting training which took place at the airport from the 1970s to 1990s. Firefighting foam contains the forever chemicals which have been found in both surface and groundwater flowing toward North Bay’s drinking water sources. Sudbury.com reportPFAS · North Bay Read Article

Officials issue warning after discovering dangerous substances in US water supply: 'I jumped out of my chair when I saw the results'

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Scientists recently uncovered the cause of worsening pollution from "forever chemicals" in a North Carolina waterway. They found that these chemicals, known as PFAS, were coming from a textile manufacturing plant that was releasing forms of PFAS not included in regular monitoring protocols. What's happening? The scientists conducted their tests at a Duke University laboratory and published their findings in the journal Environmental Science & …Water Security · North Carolina Read Article

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San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

Study of ‘Forever Chemical’ in European Foods Finds Highest Level in Irish Cereals

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Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

"The Same answers..." Okinawan Civic Groups Call for Reduced Burden of Bases and Pfas Countermeasures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense Fail to Offer Solutions

Why Switzerland Is Postponing Stricter Pfas Limits for Now

Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk

DND Advances Work to Address Remediation of PFAS Contamination in North Bay

Mitsubishi Chemical: No Corruption Scandals, PFAS Liability Revealed

PFAS cleanup at North Bay airport site could take until 2037, city official says

Prairie du Chien to replace well closed by PFAS contamination

Pfas: Bund Postpones Acquisition of Eu Limit Values for Drinking Water

PFAS seep into consumers’ commodities

Officials issue warning after discovering dangerous substances in US water supply: 'I jumped out of my chair when I saw the results'

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"The Same answers..." Okinawan Civic Groups Call for Reduced Burden of Bases and Pfas Countermeasures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense Fail to Offer Solutions

Why Switzerland Is Postponing Stricter Pfas Limits for Now

Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk

DND Advances Work to Address Remediation of PFAS Contamination in North Bay

Mitsubishi Chemical: No Corruption Scandals, PFAS Liability Revealed

PFAS cleanup at North Bay airport site could take until 2037, city official says

Prairie du Chien to replace well closed by PFAS contamination

Pfas: Bund Postpones Acquisition of Eu Limit Values for Drinking Water

PFAS seep into consumers’ commodities

Officials issue warning after discovering dangerous substances in US water supply: 'I jumped out of my chair when I saw the results'

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San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

Study of ‘Forever Chemical’ in European Foods Finds Highest Level in Irish Cereals

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Unseen Dangers: The Impact of PFAS on Birth Outcomes

"The Same answers..." Okinawan Civic Groups Call for Reduced Burden of Bases and Pfas Countermeasures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense Fail to Offer Solutions

Why Switzerland Is Postponing Stricter Pfas Limits for Now

Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk

DND Advances Work to Address Remediation of PFAS Contamination in North Bay

Mitsubishi Chemical: No Corruption Scandals, PFAS Liability Revealed

PFAS cleanup at North Bay airport site could take until 2037, city official says

Prairie du Chien to replace well closed by PFAS contamination

Pfas: Bund Postpones Acquisition of Eu Limit Values for Drinking Water

PFAS seep into consumers’ commodities

Officials issue warning after discovering dangerous substances in US water supply: 'I jumped out of my chair when I saw the results'

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"The Same answers..." Okinawan Civic Groups Call for Reduced Burden of Bases and Pfas Countermeasures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense Fail to Offer Solutions

Why Switzerland Is Postponing Stricter Pfas Limits for Now

Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk

DND Advances Work to Address Remediation of PFAS Contamination in North Bay

Mitsubishi Chemical: No Corruption Scandals, PFAS Liability Revealed

PFAS cleanup at North Bay airport site could take until 2037, city official says

Prairie du Chien to replace well closed by PFAS contamination

Pfas: Bund Postpones Acquisition of Eu Limit Values for Drinking Water

PFAS seep into consumers’ commodities

Officials issue warning after discovering dangerous substances in US water supply: 'I jumped out of my chair when I saw the results'

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