A Voice for Choice Advocacy
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy advocates for people’s rights to be fully informed about the composition, quality, and short- and long-term health effects of all products that go into people’s bodies, such as food, water, air, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy
#ToxicsOutTuesday
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Fertility #Babies #GetToxicsOUT

Article: https://news.yahoo.com/chemicals-water-household-objects-could-194135469.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/health/pfas-children-wellness/index.html
CNN
Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says | CNN
Human-made chemicals called PFAS alter pathways needed for human growth and development, according to a recent study analyzing blood samples from young children, teens and young adults.
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"Based on the amount found in the different food samples, the study estimates enough PFAS could be ingested through food stored in the containers to be a significant risk of exposure."

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastic #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
#GetToxicsOUT #Health

https://news.nd.edu/news/plastic-containers-can-contain-pfas-and-its-getting-into-food/
Notre Dame News
Plastic containers can contain PFAS — and it’s getting into food
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a tox...
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“The results of our study should serve as a warning to women everywhere about the potentially harmful effects of PFAS when they are planning to conceive.
We can minimize PFAS exposure by avoiding foods that are associated with higher levels of these chemicals and by purchasing PFAS-free products.”

“It is also important to advocate for policies that ban the use of toxic chemicals, such as PFAS, from everyday products.”

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOUT

https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2023/exposure-to-chemicals-found-in-everyday-products-is-linked-to-significantly-reduced-fertility?trk=public_post_comment-text
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"Forever Chemicals" Removed From Water Without Toxic Residue In New Method

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOUT #Solutions

https://www.iflscience.com/new-approach-removes-forever-chemicals-from-water-without-toxic-residue-68135
IFLScience
"Forever Chemicals" Removed From Water Without Toxic Residue In New Method
The system can filter out 99 percent of these potentially hazardous chemicals.
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High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in so-called ‘green’ food packaging used across Canada, says a new study

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Canada

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/03/28/high-levels-of-toxic-forever-chemicals-found-in-so-called-green-food-packaging-used-across-canada-says-a-new-study.html
thestar.com
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in so-called ‘green’ food packaging used across Canada, says a new study
As the U.S. and EU make strides in banning toxic, long-lived chemicals known as PFAS, some researchers wonder: what’s taking Canada so long?
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Maine attorney general files suit against 'forever chemical' manufacturers

#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #DuPont #3M #GetToxicsOUT

https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2023-03-29/maine-attorney-general-files-suit-against-forever-chemical-manufacturers
Maine Public
Maine attorney general files suit against 'forever chemical' manufacturers
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Wednesday that his office filed two lawsuits against DuPont, 3M and other companies seeking financial damages that will cover the cost of investigating, cleaning up and monitoring PFAS contamination.
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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
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…
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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
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.”
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‘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
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.
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US states consider ban on #cosmetics with #foreverchemicals

#PFAS #GetToxicsOut

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/cosmetics-forever-chemicals-ban/507-010c264d-39ea-4ee7-8bd8-7dd988f7b883
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#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/
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.
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#ToxicsOutTuesday
#PFAS #ChildrensHealth #ForeverChemicals #GetToxicsOut

Article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/21/toxic-forever-chemicals-school-uniforms-pfas
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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
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.
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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
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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
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…
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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
Rumble
Chemicals in US drinking water may be fueling obesity, study claims
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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/
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
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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/
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.
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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
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