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PFAS
Industry Groups Sue EPA Over Forever Chemical Regulations
The groups claim the conclusion of the EPA rule was reached without proper scientific research and enacted without congressional oversight.
‘Forever Chemicals’ No Longer Used in US Food Packaging
In the original three-year phase-out announcement in 2020, the FDA stated it could take about 18 months for PFAS-containing products to leave circulation.
Processed Foods Linked to ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Human Blood: Study
Consuming foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, and grains helps in reducing chemical concentrations, the research suggested.
White House Allocates $5.8 Billion to Upgrade US Water Infrastructure
More than two million people in America have no access to running water, according to the White House.
The True Cost of Our Addiction to Plastic
More than a century after the invention of the first fully synthetic plastic, we’re still ignorant of the nature of these supremely useful substances.
CDC Releases Guidance to Assess Community Exposure to ‘Forever Chemicals’
Blood tests are available to test levels of forever chemicals, or PFAS, among those suspected to be at risk of high exposure.
EPA Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Systems Across the US
Toxic “forever chemicals” in water systems across the US is discovered by the EPA.
