"EPA Targets ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Historic Water Rule"
"EPA is taking aim at six notorious “forever chemicals” with aggressive standards likely to usher in a new hard-line approach to the compounds."
Source: E&E News, 03/15/2023
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"EPA Proposes Rules To Limit ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water"
"The first-ever regulations on PFAS are a federal response to the toxic chemicals showing up in drinking water consumed by thousands of U.S. communities".
Source: Washington Post, 03/14/2023
"‘We’re Going After’ PFAS Exposure, Biden Tells Firefighters"
"President Joe Biden wants to limit the risks firefighters face from exposure to toxic chemicals in their gear and from wildfires fueled by climate change, he said Monday."
Source: E&E News, 03/08/2023
"Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ About To Get Their First US Limits"
"The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable. But experts say removing them will cost billions, a burden that will fall hardest on small communities with few resources."
Source: AP, 03/03/2023
All Fish Tested From Michigan Rivers Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’ - Study
"All fish caught in Michigan rivers and tested for toxic PFAS contained the chemicals – and at levels that present a health risk for anyone eating them, according to a new study."
Source: Guardian, 02/28/2023
"How Widespread Are These Toxic Chemicals? They’re Everywhere."
"Polar bears in the Arctic and plankton in the Pacific. Cardinals in Atlanta and crocodiles in South Africa." "Researchers created a map showing where PFAS compounds, linked to cancer in humans, have been detected in wildlife. It spans the globe."
Source: NYTimes, 02/23/2023
"Water Utilities Brace for Imminent EPA Proposal on PFAS in Water"
"Drinking water systems are preparing for the possibility that the EPA will try to codify its 2022 health advisories suggesting no amount of PFAS substances are safe, water attorneys say."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 02/20/2023
"A Slew of State Proposals Shows the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals'"
"State lawmakers across the country want to tackle the growing [PFAS] problem. Several states have passed landmark laws in recent years, and now dozens of legislatures are considering hundreds of bills to crack down on using such compounds. The legislation would strengthen product disclosure laws, increase liability for polluters, bolster testing plans and enact water quality standards."
Source: Stateline, 02/15/2023
"The Race to Waterproof Your Outdoor Gear — Without Toxic Chemicals"
"From Patagonia to Lululemon, brands are only just starting to ditch dangerous “forever chemicals” in outdoor apparel."
Source: Bloomberg Green, 02/09/2023
"PFAS Foam Replacement Challenges Nation’s Fire Departments"
"Fire departments face liability risks and potentially huge costs and uncertainties as they switch from PFAS-enabled firefighting foam, according to lawyers and groups working with them."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 01/25/2023
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