PFAS Project Lab
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Studying the Social, Scientific, and Political Factors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to share with impacted communities and other stakeholders
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PFAS Project Lab Data Tools Expanded and Analyzed to Identify 2,200 Known and 79,800 Presumptive PFAS Contamination Sites
The PFAS Project Lab has updated two of its data tools: the Known PFAS Contamination Site Tracker and the Presumptive PFAS Contamination Dataset. These tools demonstrate where PFAS have been detect…
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PFAS Project Lab Data Tools Expanded and Analyzed to Identify Over 2,200 Known and 79,800 Presumptive PFAS Contamination Sites. Check out the update here: pfasproject.com/2025/08/27/p...
"EPA Seeks Comment in Effort To Loosen Decade of Forever-Chemical Reporting" Read the full article here: www.newsweek.com/epa-seeks-co...
EPA seeks comment in effort to loosen decade of forever chemical reporting
The proposed rule follows a series of rollbacks the EPA is hoping to bring in regarding PFAS and other toxic chemicals.
www.newsweek.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"EPA Seeks Comment in Effort To Loosen Decade of Forever-Chemical Reporting" Read the full article here: www.newsweek.com/epa-seeks-co...
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finished goods that simply contain PFAS, such as clothing or cookware. The agency says this change would reduce costs for businesses.
Loosening the rules could hide important information about where PFAS are used and how they spread.
Loosening the rules could hide important information about where PFAS are used and how they spread.
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
finished goods that simply contain PFAS, such as clothing or cookware. The agency says this change would reduce costs for businesses.
Loosening the rules could hide important information about where PFAS are used and how they spread.
Loosening the rules could hide important information about where PFAS are used and how they spread.
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The EPA has proposed easing some reporting rules for “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS man-made compounds found in many products that don’t break down in the environment. The plan would exempt certain cases, like very small amounts of PFAS (under 0.1%), chemicals made only as byproducts, and
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The EPA has proposed easing some reporting rules for “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS man-made compounds found in many products that don’t break down in the environment. The plan would exempt certain cases, like very small amounts of PFAS (under 0.1%), chemicals made only as byproducts, and
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I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm bowled over by how beautifully NewsHour distilled the story of the community I had the privilege of following for my book. A heartfelt thanks to William Brangham and his crew for lifting up the voices of residents and spreading awareness about the scourge of #PFAS.
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
youtube.com/watch?v=cJYU...
"Brain development in children linked to mother's PFAS chemical exposure" Read the full article here: newatlas.com/health-wellb...
Brain development in children linked to mother's PFAS chemical exposure
New research has made a striking link between a mother’s exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy and the shape of her child’s brain at age five. The findings offer no conclusion as to whether...
newatlas.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Brain development in children linked to mother's PFAS chemical exposure" Read the full article here: newatlas.com/health-wellb...
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A recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry found that tree swallows recorded high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals,' near military bases and factories across the US.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Scientists make concerning discoveries near US military bases: 'Detected in all'
This study could provide areas to focus on.
www.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry found that tree swallows recorded high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals,' near military bases and factories across the US.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
"Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient" Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient" Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The Trump EPA is delaying and vacating rules setting PFAS standards in drinking water (eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker/pfas...) and delaying cleanup of PFAS contamination at military bases so they can keep poisoning all of us. (oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/23/f...)
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The Trump EPA is delaying and vacating rules setting PFAS standards in drinking water (eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker/pfas...) and delaying cleanup of PFAS contamination at military bases so they can keep poisoning all of us. (oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/23/f...)
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🚨 A new study has found alarmingly high levels of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in dead sea otters along the Pacific Coast, with concentrations more than 3 x higher near urban and shipping hubs.
phys.org/news/2025-11...
#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
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#seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals
Unexpectedly high concentrations of forever chemicals found in dead sea otters
A paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, finds high quantities of toxic "forever" chemicals in sea otters recovered off the Pacific Ocean. The paper is titled "Concentrations of Pe...
phys.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
"EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide" Read the full article here: civileats.com/2025/11/05/e...
EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide
The agency also created a new website dedicated to explaining and defending its approval of farm chemicals that meet a commonly used definition of PFAS.
civileats.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"EPA Proposes Approving Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide" Read the full article here: civileats.com/2025/11/05/e...
"B.C. sea otters found to be contaminated with 'forever chemicals'" Read the full article here: www.biv.com/news/environ...
B.C. sea otters found to be contaminated with 'forever chemicals'
Contamination levels were about three times higher in animals found near shipping lanes and urban centres
www.biv.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"B.C. sea otters found to be contaminated with 'forever chemicals'" Read the full article here: www.biv.com/news/environ...
"‘Forever Chemicals’ Represent New Environmental Threat for Florida’s Fragile Everglades" Read the full article here: insideclimatenews.org/news/0411202...
‘Forever Chemicals’ Represent New Environmental Threat for Florida’s Fragile Everglades - Inside Climate News
The co-author of a new paper says the presence of PFAS on the Everglades reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe suggests more restoration may be necessary in the river of grass.
insideclimatenews.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"‘Forever Chemicals’ Represent New Environmental Threat for Florida’s Fragile Everglades" Read the full article here: insideclimatenews.org/news/0411202...
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Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Drinking Water Inspectorate ordered action over ‘forever chemicals’ risk
Analysis finds regulator for England and Wales raised issues with untreated water at facilities serving millions
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Selling this equipment for anything but scrap can only be described as criminal.
#PFAS #PoisonedPlanet
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PFAS #PoisonedPlanet
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India
Miteni factory closed after water pollution scandal but machinery and patents were bought and rebuilt by Indian company
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Selling this equipment for anything but scrap can only be described as criminal.
#PFAS #PoisonedPlanet
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PFAS #PoisonedPlanet
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Sources for the drinking water of 6 million people in England so contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals, the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered water companies to act.
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people - BBC News
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Sources for the drinking water of 6 million people in England so contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals, the Drinking Water Inspectorate has ordered water companies to act.
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our story featured on @BBCr4today this morning + here on BBC Online:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"EPA accused of misleading public about ongoing production of harmful PFAS" Read the full article here: www.thenewlede.org/2025/10/epa-...
EPA accused of misleading public about ongoing production of harmful PFAS
Federal regulators are falsely claiming that production of a dangerous PFAS chemical has been phased out in the US, according to a complaint filed this week by an environmental watchdog group alleging...
www.thenewlede.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"EPA accused of misleading public about ongoing production of harmful PFAS" Read the full article here: www.thenewlede.org/2025/10/epa-...
@AAASEPICenter is hosting a virtual event on November 13th, from 2:00-3:00 ET on, "PFAS in Air: Understanding Emissions, Exposure, and Emerging Research" Register here: nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
PFAS in Air: Understanding Emissions, Exposure, and Emerging Research | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of synthetic chemicals that have been used in industrial processes and consumer goods for decades. PFAS have been detected in air, s...
nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@AAASEPICenter is hosting a virtual event on November 13th, from 2:00-3:00 ET on, "PFAS in Air: Understanding Emissions, Exposure, and Emerging Research" Register here: nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
"Ministers face call to ensure toys are free from ‘forever chemicals’" Read the full article here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Ministers face call to ensure toys are free from ‘forever chemicals’
Fifty experts have urged the Government to act.
www.independent.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Ministers face call to ensure toys are free from ‘forever chemicals’" Read the full article here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
"New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion" Read the full article here: www.thenewlede.org/2025/10/new-...
New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion
Scientists detected high levels of two under-the-radar PFAS chemicals in blood serum samples from residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, collected before the local fluorochemical manufacturing plant...
www.thenewlede.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"New North Carolina PFAS exposure findings as Chemours plans expansion" Read the full article here: www.thenewlede.org/2025/10/new-...
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State officials are starting to detect PFAS in wildlife—including deer + turkeys—in some parts of Maine.
For many Mainers, hunting is a way of life. So this is a big deal. Not just as an indicator of how bad the PFAS crisis is getting, but for the people who rely on hunting to keep food costs down.
For many Mainers, hunting is a way of life. So this is a big deal. Not just as an indicator of how bad the PFAS crisis is getting, but for the people who rely on hunting to keep food costs down.
State officials find PFAS in deer and wild turkey, issue hunting advisory
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the state CDC have issued an alert warning that wildlife in parts of Knox, Thorndike and Unity are unsafe to eat because of PFAS contamination...
www.mainepublic.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
State officials are starting to detect PFAS in wildlife—including deer + turkeys—in some parts of Maine.
For many Mainers, hunting is a way of life. So this is a big deal. Not just as an indicator of how bad the PFAS crisis is getting, but for the people who rely on hunting to keep food costs down.
For many Mainers, hunting is a way of life. So this is a big deal. Not just as an indicator of how bad the PFAS crisis is getting, but for the people who rely on hunting to keep food costs down.
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1/ Last month, the EPA proposed a rule that will significantly weaken safety reviews for toxic chemicals used in the U.S. Weakening these reviews can open the door to more exposure to toxic chemicals, including PFAS and formaldehyde.
Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals
New rule would shorten the time it takes to review chemicals, and alter the methodology used to assess their dangers
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1/ Last month, the EPA proposed a rule that will significantly weaken safety reviews for toxic chemicals used in the U.S. Weakening these reviews can open the door to more exposure to toxic chemicals, including PFAS and formaldehyde.
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We cannot allow this Administration’s inaction to further harm our communities. PFAS contamination has already had far-reaching consequences. The DoD needs to act now.
Congress Members Question Pentagon’s Delay in ‘Forever Chemical’ Cleanup
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
We cannot allow this Administration’s inaction to further harm our communities. PFAS contamination has already had far-reaching consequences. The DoD needs to act now.
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Yes, we should, #auspol
As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
Calls for Australia to follow Europe's push to ban 'forever chemicals'
As the European Union proposes a ban on the entire PFAS chemical class, some researchers say Australia should do the same.
www.abc.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Yes, we should, #auspol
As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
"Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals" Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals
New rule would shorten the time it takes to review chemicals, and alter the methodology used to assess their dangers
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals" Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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While Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill to ban the sale of cookware with intentionally added PFAS, California has begun restricting other uses of PFAS. cen.acs.org/policy/chemi... #chemsky 🧪
New cookware lobby notches win against California PFAS bill
Celebrity chefs and manufacturers fought legislation that would have banned the sale of nonstick cookware; Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed it
cen.acs.org
October 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
While Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill to ban the sale of cookware with intentionally added PFAS, California has begun restricting other uses of PFAS. cen.acs.org/policy/chemi... #chemsky 🧪