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PFAS are making headlines again, but these 'Forever Chemicals' might be forever off the table
A new executive order freezes any new federal regulations including an EPA rule that would limit PFAS concentrations in industrial wastewater.
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Is Your Tap Water Safe? Here's How To Remove Toxic 'Forever Chemicals'
Pitcher, faucet, and fridge carbon filters are more accessible and cheaper than the other two options, but reverse osmosis ...
Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’
Peaslee has previously found PFAS in other consumer products like cosmetics, fast food wrappers, contact lenses, and dental ...
Record levels of ‘forever chemicals’ found in wildlife near New Mexico base, hunters warned
Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer ...
Here’s How to Tell If Your Smartwatch Band Has Forever Chemicals
Metal: Metal wrist bands are incredibly durable and stand up well to the everyday wear and tear your smartwatch will go ...
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals — and even some of their toxic byproducts
“If bacteria survive in a harsh, polluted environment, it’s probably because they have adapted to use surrounding chemical ...
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Bacteria identified that can eat and digest forever chemicals and their byproducts
Researchers have identified a bacteria strain capable of breaking down and transforming some of the most stubborn forever ...
Smart Watch Bands Contain 'Very High Concentrations’ of Forever Chemicals That May Be Absorbed into Skin
Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever ...
New PFAS treatment facilities aim to clean North Carolina drinking water
Aqua unveiled seven PFAS treatment facilities in North Carolina, aiming to remove toxic chemicals from drinking water as ...
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Forever chemicals found in most tap water increase cancer risk by up to 33%
A new study finds forever chemicals or PFAS in US tap water increases cancer risk by up to 33%. Researchers link them to ...