The European Commission intends to propose a ban on the use of PFAS, or "forever chemicals", in consumer products, with ...
The plan is part of the agency’s larger PFAS Strategic Roadmap. EPA sets sights on public health threat of 'forever chemicals ...
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S.
New Castle was the subject of a PFAS study, and W. L Gore Co. was sued by the state of Maryland for knowingly polluting the ...
The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...
Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever ...
The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...
Henrico acted swiftly when it learned that harmful “forever chemicals” were likely in the waterways of White Oak Swamp, but ...
Chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS that can be found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer may pose a risk to human health, the U ...
The nine new chemicals being added to the list are a variety of salts and acids, including fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium ...
When people eat or drink foods containing these “forever” chemicals, the compounds accumulate in the body and can cause kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer. They also harm the immune ...
Forever chemicals can be found in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, cosmetics, waterproof fabric, greaseproof paper, and certain ...