We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their ...

"PFAS are incredibly persistent," says Erika Schreder, science director for Toxic-Free Future. "They are not known to break down in the environment at all ... Acid (PFOA) was one of the most ...

However, it only applies to three types of PFAS: PFOA, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS). Some experts say we need to go further. The PFAS group includes ...

Major trade associations and water systems filed suit to challenge the Biden-era U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products for their durability and resistance to heat, water and stains. However, their ...

Chris Hartfield of the NFU dissects the narrative around PFAS, responding to a FoodNavigator article on potential replacements for the chemical PFAS chemicals are all tarred with the ... I’ve not had ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The Air Force plans to discharge treated water containing reduced levels of PFAS — a contaminant found in firefighting foam — into storm drains near its airlift hub in western ...

The report comes days after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that two widely used PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS ...

Developing Toxicity Reference Values (TRVs) and Bioconcentration Factors (BCFs): PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, 6:2 FTS Effects on development, growth and condition factor First comprehensive Ecological Risk ...

The still evolving EPA threshold for PFOS and PFOA — the two most prevalent and studied PFAS chemicals — is set to 70 parts per trillion, individually or combined. Some states go farther ... Riechers ...