#Massachusetts to become first state to enforce #PFAS ban in firefighting equipment
#FireFighters #Cancer #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/massachusetts-become-first-state-enforce-pfas-ban-firefighting-equipment/OGUEJNJD5VHU3NIM5CZMVESZQI/
#FireFighters #Cancer #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/massachusetts-become-first-state-enforce-pfas-ban-firefighting-equipment/OGUEJNJD5VHU3NIM5CZMVESZQI/
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Firefighter protection only first step in #PFAS battle
#Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ack.net/pfas/firefighter-protection-only-first-step-in-pfas-battle/article_5d8523d4-5a5c-11ef-b0e9-ff83f4dbdc18.html
#Firefighters #Health #Safety #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ack.net/pfas/firefighter-protection-only-first-step-in-pfas-battle/article_5d8523d4-5a5c-11ef-b0e9-ff83f4dbdc18.html
"The move follows allegations that the process of developing the figures was corrupted by industry-linked researchers aiming to undercut strict new US PFAS limits and weaken standards in the developing world."
#PFAS #WHO #DrinkingWater #Pollution #PublicHealth #Corruption
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/13/world-health-organization-pfas-drinking-water-health-guidelines
#PFAS #WHO #DrinkingWater #Pollution #PublicHealth #Corruption
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/13/world-health-organization-pfas-drinking-water-health-guidelines
the Guardian
WHO to scrap weak PFAS drinking water guidelines after alleged corruption
Regulations ignored credible research and didn’t fully protect human health, independent scientists say
#Babies exposed to common chemical may face higher risk of #diabetes, #obesity
#PFAS #GutHealth #Microbiome #BabyFormula #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/babies-exposed-forever-chemicals-diabetes-obesity-pollutants-microbiome-1939114
#PFAS #GutHealth #Microbiome #BabyFormula #GetToxicsOut
https://www.newsweek.com/babies-exposed-forever-chemicals-diabetes-obesity-pollutants-microbiome-1939114
Newsweek
Babies exposed to common chemical may face higher risk of diabetes, obesity
The widespread compound may cause permanent disruptions to the gut microbiome, increasing our risk of various disorders later in life.
Calls to increase #PFAS cleanup after report shows 130 million Americans at-risk from toxic exposure
#GetToxicsOUT
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/pfas-toxic-exposure-congress-cleanup-funding/291-bf647158-114b-4351-a59d-0998f9d4fc4d
#GetToxicsOUT
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/pfas-toxic-exposure-congress-cleanup-funding/291-bf647158-114b-4351-a59d-0998f9d4fc4d
Dangerous chemicals in #dentalfloss? Consumer Reports explores the problem
#PFAS #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/dangerous-chemicals-in-dental-floss-consumer-reports-explores-the-problem/3531140/
#PFAS #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/dangerous-chemicals-in-dental-floss-consumer-reports-explores-the-problem/3531140/
NBC Chicago
Dangerous chemicals in dental floss? Consumer Reports explores the problem
NBC 5 Responds found some surprising and potentially harmful chemicals lurking in some of the more popular brands of dental floss.
Your Favorite #SparklingWater Might Contain Harmful #PFAS #Chemicals
#InformedChoice #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.health.com/pfas-in-sparkling-water-8690713
#InformedChoice #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.health.com/pfas-in-sparkling-water-8690713
Health
Your Favorite Sparkling Water Might Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
PFAs are commonly used chemicals that remain in your body and the environment. They can lead to several health issues, and are found in some carbonated drinks.
Saatva represents its products as "nontoxic," "safe," "natural," and "eco-friendly." The product description also says that "it gives you peace of mind as your baby is cradled in soothing comfort."
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #PFAS #GetToxicsOUT
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240820NE86973/toxin-free-usa-and-beyond-pesticides-sue-saatva-on-pfas-tainted-crib-mattresses/
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #PFAS #GetToxicsOUT
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240820NE86973/toxin-free-usa-and-beyond-pesticides-sue-saatva-on-pfas-tainted-crib-mattresses/
FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News
Toxin Free USA and Beyond Pesticides Sue Saatva on PFAS Tainted Crib Mattresses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofits Toxin Free USA and Beyond Pesticides filed a lawsuit against Saatva, Inc., a bedding manufacturer, alleging deceptive marketing of its crib mattresses.
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Here's how to check for #PFAS #chemicals in your personal care products, experts say
#PersonalCarePorducts #RightToKnow #InformedChoice #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/heres-check-forever-chemicals-personal-192307732.html
#PersonalCarePorducts #RightToKnow #InformedChoice #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/heres-check-forever-chemicals-personal-192307732.html
Yahoo Life
Here's how to check for forever chemicals in your personal care products, experts say
Want to know if your personal care products contain harmful forever chemicals? Here are some steps you can take.
The petition claims French prioritized the business interests of the Spokane Airport over constituents' lives.
"In fact he was protecting the airport and a public development authority he's on the board of. So yes, he sabotaged a public health response to this public health crisis." -Knoll Lowney, attorney for the petitioners.
#PFAS #Pollution #PublicHealth #CoverUp #Corruption #AlFrench
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/recall-effort-claims-spokane-county-commissioner-al-french-covered-up-pfas-contamination-for-years/293-0856264f-4b0f-4a07-a166-92237e9216c3
"In fact he was protecting the airport and a public development authority he's on the board of. So yes, he sabotaged a public health response to this public health crisis." -Knoll Lowney, attorney for the petitioners.
#PFAS #Pollution #PublicHealth #CoverUp #Corruption #AlFrench
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/recall-effort-claims-spokane-county-commissioner-al-french-covered-up-pfas-contamination-for-years/293-0856264f-4b0f-4a07-a166-92237e9216c3
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