"This is important because we see a shift in industry towards chemicals with shorter chain lengths because these are believed to be less toxic. However, the trade-off might be that we absorb more of them, so we need to know more about the risks involved."
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
#PFAS #RightToKnow #Health #Safety #BigChemical #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/toxic-forever-chemicals-pass-human-skin-1917200
Newsweek
Toxic forever chemicals pass into human skin, scientists warn
"The ability of these chemicals to be absorbed through skin has previously been dismissed," the researchers say.
Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes
#PFAS #BabyWipes #Babies #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wral.com/video/potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-some-baby-wipes/21498065/
#PFAS #BabyWipes #Babies #Parenting #RightToKnow #GetToxicsOut
https://www.wral.com/video/potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-some-baby-wipes/21498065/
WRAL.com
Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes
The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients.
Toxic #PFAS Discovered On U.S. #Farms (CNN)
#Agriculture #Livestock #Farming #FamilyFarms #GetToxicsOut
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#Agriculture #Livestock #Farming #FamilyFarms #GetToxicsOut
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Women exposed to #PFAS #chemicals may risk shorter #breastfeeding duration
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
the Guardian
Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds
#LosAngeles Council committee moves synthetic grass ban proposal forward
#SyntheticTurf #ArtificialTurf #ChildrensHealth #Health #PFAS
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-council-committee-moves-synthetic-grass-ban-proposal-forward/ via @kcalnews
#SyntheticTurf #ArtificialTurf #ChildrensHealth #Health #PFAS
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/la-council-committee-moves-synthetic-grass-ban-proposal-forward/ via @kcalnews
CBS News
LA Council committee moves synthetic grass ban proposal forward
The council will not only study PFAS and other chemicals related to artificial turf, but will also study the environmental impacts.
NJ #firefighters among 20,000 with #cancer suing makers of foam chemicals
#PFAS
https://www.aol.com/nj-firefighters-among-20-000-083102398.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
#PFAS
https://www.aol.com/nj-firefighters-among-20-000-083102398.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
Aol
NJ firefighters among 20,000 with cancer suing makers of foam chemicals
Retired Port Authority Officer Charles O'Neill joined a lawsuit against PFAS manufactures following his cancer diagnosis.
It looks like the EPA deliberately hid the findings of #PFAS in #Pesticides on behalf of the chemical companies they're supposed to regulate.
#EPA #Corruption
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/28/pa-pfas-pesticides
#EPA #Corruption
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/28/pa-pfas-pesticides
the Guardian
EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides
US agency found PFOS and other types of PFAS in pesticides but failed to disclose those results, watchdog group alleges
New law provides #cancerscreenings for New Hampshire #firefighters
#PFAS
https://www.wmur.com/article/cancer-screenings-new-hampshire-firefighters-7224/61487968
#PFAS
https://www.wmur.com/article/cancer-screenings-new-hampshire-firefighters-7224/61487968
Parents worry about 'unknown' health effects 10 years after #PFAS shut down Pease well
#DrinkingWater #ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/parents-worry-unknown-health-effects-090100322.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#DrinkingWater #ChildrensHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/news/parents-worry-unknown-health-effects-090100322.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
Yahoo News
Parents worry about 'unknown' health effects 10 years after PFAS shut down Pease well
Andrea Amico, a Portsmouth mother whose children attended a day care at Pease, and city have made huge strides. But PFAS issue isn't going away.
Kirkland fragrance-free baby wipes sold at #Costco contain #PFAS, lawsuit alleges
#Babies #ChildrensHealth
https://www.13abc.com/2024/07/03/kirkland-fragrance-free-baby-wipes-sold-costco-contain-pfas-lawsuit-alleges/
#Babies #ChildrensHealth
https://www.13abc.com/2024/07/03/kirkland-fragrance-free-baby-wipes-sold-costco-contain-pfas-lawsuit-alleges/
13abc
Kirkland fragrance-free baby wipes sold at Costco contain PFAS, lawsuit alleges
The case alleges that Costco and Nice-Pak are deceiving consumers into believing the wipes are safe for babies and infants.