Opinion: We've been drinking dangerous chemicals for far too long
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #Health
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/opinions/pfas-epa-forever-chemicals-faber/index.html
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #DrinkingWater #GetToxicsOut #Health
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/opinions/pfas-epa-forever-chemicals-faber/index.html
CNN
Opinion: We've been drinking dangerous chemicals for far too long | CNN
PFAS have been around for longer than they should have, and even though it took the EPA 25 years to act, last week President Joe Biden delivered on his promise to impose strict restrictions on “forever chemicals.” It still might not be enough, writes Scott…
Wow, the use of this toxic chemical on clothing can't even be justified...
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hazardous-pfas-not-efficacious-once-120000962.html
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https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hazardous-pfas-not-efficacious-once-120000962.html
Yahoo Entertainment
Hazardous PFAS Not as Efficacious as Once Thought
“It makes you wonder what other uses of PFAS are also unnecessary and could be easily eliminated from products without noticeable change in performance.”
‘Safer’ #PFAS replacements in food packaging still hazardous, finds research: ‘Polymers aren’t a harmless loophole’
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/04/03/safer-pfas-replacements-in-food-packaging-still-hazardous-finds-research
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2023/04/03/safer-pfas-replacements-in-food-packaging-still-hazardous-finds-research
FoodNavigator.com
‘Safer’ PFAS replacements in food packaging still hazardous, finds research: ‘Polymers aren’t a harmless loophole’
Replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) thought to be safe for use in food packaging break down into toxic PFAS, according to fresh research.
#PFAS are manufactured chemicals linked to #cancer, a leading cause of firefighter deaths, and other health issues.
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut #Health #FireFighters
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/2023/04/pa-firefighters-urge-shapiro-remove-pfas-chemicals-their-gear/384863/
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut #Health #FireFighters
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/politics/2023/04/pa-firefighters-urge-shapiro-remove-pfas-chemicals-their-gear/384863/
City & State PA
PA firefighters urge Shapiro to remove PFAS chemicals from their gear
Shapiro visited Blair County this week to promote his budget’s proposed investments in first responders.
Subgroup of 'Safer' #PFAS in Packaging Contaminates Food and Drinks, Study Says
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ecowatch.com/pfas-safety-packaging-food-drinks.html
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https://www.ecowatch.com/pfas-safety-packaging-food-drinks.html
EcoWatch
Subgroup of 'Safer' PFAS in Packaging Contaminates Food and Drinks, Study Says - EcoWatch
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) added to packaging can migrate into food and drinks, even with subgroups of PFAS considered safer.
House Bill 1047 would end the manufacture, sale and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals — such as mercury, formaldehyde and “forever chemicals” known as PFAS — beginning in 2025.
#GetToxicsOut #Cosmetics #Health #BrainHealth #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #WashingtonState
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/wa-bill-to-ban-harmful-chemicals-in-cosmetics-hits-gov-inslees-desk/article_d1168704-df22-11ed-be67-3345c84d8253.html
#GetToxicsOut #Cosmetics #Health #BrainHealth #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #WashingtonState
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/wa-bill-to-ban-harmful-chemicals-in-cosmetics-hits-gov-inslees-desk/article_d1168704-df22-11ed-be67-3345c84d8253.html
California makes strides to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in artificial turf
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2023/04/california-makes-strides-ban-toxic-forever-chemicals-artificial
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ChildrensHealth #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2023/04/california-makes-strides-ban-toxic-forever-chemicals-artificial
Environmental Working Group
California makes strides to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in artificial turf
On April 18, the California Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee approved a measure that would ban the manufacturing and sale of artificial turf containing the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Assembly Bill 1423 was introduced…
Chemicals in US drinking water may be fueling #obesity, study claims
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOUT #Health #DrinkingWater
https://rumble.com/v2kmclw-chemicals-in-us-drinking-water-may-be-fueling-obesity-study-claims.html
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOUT #Health #DrinkingWater
https://rumble.com/v2kmclw-chemicals-in-us-drinking-water-may-be-fueling-obesity-study-claims.html
Rumble
Chemicals in US drinking water may be fueling obesity, study claims
Male fetuses, bathed in forever chemicals, have lower sperm counts as adults: study
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Fertility #GetToxicsOut
https://www.salon.com/2022/10/07/pfas-forever-chemicals-sperm-count/
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Fertility #GetToxicsOut
https://www.salon.com/2022/10/07/pfas-forever-chemicals-sperm-count/
Salon
Male fetuses, bathed in forever chemicals, have lower sperm counts as adults: study
A new study out of Denmark links the presence of PFAS in pregnant women to lower sperm counts later in life
Freshwater fish contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" found in nearly every state
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FreshwaterFish #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-forever-chemicals-found-freshwater-fish/
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #FreshwaterFish #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pfas-forever-chemicals-found-freshwater-fish/
Cbsnews
Freshwater fish contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" found in nearly every state
"Nearly every single sample had PFAS in it, and at levels that consuming a single serving of fish would be equivalent to a year of contaminated water," one scientist said.
Black, Hispanic Americans More Likely to Have #PFAS Chemicals in #DrinkingWater
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/lifestyles/health/black-hispanic-americans-more-likely-to-have-pfas-chemicals-in-drinking-water/article_ddc27fea-06e6-56e4-afd9-7ba5c1e40077.html
#ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/lifestyles/health/black-hispanic-americans-more-likely-to-have-pfas-chemicals-in-drinking-water/article_ddc27fea-06e6-56e4-afd9-7ba5c1e40077.html