These Everyday Toxics May Be Hurting Pregnant Women and Their Babies
"PFAS, industrial chemicals used to waterproof jackets and grease-proof fast-food containers, may disrupt pregnancy with lasting effects."
Source: NYTimes, 09/24/2020
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"The Battle for Decatur"
"PFAS Contamination Divides an Alabama Town".
Source: The Intercept, 08/25/2020
"Public Health: 'Sluggish' Agency Slow To Act On Toxic Baby Products"
"Often described as "nonstick" chemicals, the presence of PFAS in kitchenware has become more widely known as environmental groups have raised alarms about their toxicity. One place consumers might not expect to find the highly toxic class of substances? Baby products."
Source: E&E News, 08/06/2020
"3M to Assess Alabama PFAS Risks in ‘Precedent-Setting’ Deal"
"3M Co. will determine the health risks of Alabama’s current and potential future PFAS contamination in a new agreement the company has reached with the state, which could influence the EPA’s regulations for the chemicals."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/27/2020
"Sununu Signs Bill Setting PFAS Limits In Drinking Water"
"New Hampshire’s governor signed into law a bill Thursday that sets some of nation’s toughest drinking water standards for a group of toxic chemicals and provides tens of millions of dollars for cleanup cost."
Source: AP, 07/27/2020
Michigan To Adopt New, Low PFAS Drinking Water Limits
"New standards limiting how much toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS can be in Michigan’s public drinking water will take effect after a legislative committee adjourned without taking action to block or change them."
Source: Grand Rapids Press, 07/23/2020
"House Panel’s PFAS Provisions Set Up Showdown With Senate"
"The Senate on Thursday put off further action for weeks on its mammoth defense authorization bill that has become a battleground for efforts to address exposure to PFAS."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/06/2020
"New Hampshire House Passes Tough Drinking Water Standards"
"The New Hampshire House passed a bill Tuesday that would put into law some of country’s toughest drinking water standards for a group of toxic chemicals and provides tens of millions of dollars to help communities in the state meet the rules."
Source: AP, 07/01/2020
"US Moves To Exempt Companies From Reporting Harmful Chemical Releases"
"Federal regulators are crafting an exemption for polluters releasing harmful perfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) into the environment in a way that environmental advocates say circumvents a new law meant to address widespread contamination."
Source: Guardian, 06/25/2020
"Senate Panel Moves Major Water Bills, Adding PFAS Actions"
"The Senate’s environment panel pushed through two major water infrastructure bills Wednesday, rejecting a GOP member’s attempt to give Western states more authority over water supplies but agreeing to direct the EPA to set drinking water limits for “forever chemicals” known as PFAS."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 05/07/2020
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