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"Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands—at a fraction of the cost"
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Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands—at a fraction of the cost
A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive—and more environmentally friendly—method for removing certain "forever chemicals" from millions of acres of farmland in the United States and around the world.

#idw #PFAS – Eine ewige Herausforderung
Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR)
Neue Ausgabe des BfR2GO-Wissenschaftsmagazins folgt der Spur der „Ewigkeitschemikalien“
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PFAS – Eine ewige Herausforderung

"Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’
Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool

"How PFAS regulation cut toxic chemical levels in Canadian wildlife"
#Canada #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

How PFAS regulation cut toxic chemical levels in Canadian wildlife | The Optimist Daily
A 55-year study of northern gannet eggs in Canada found PFAS levels dropped as much as 74 percent after major regulatory action. The caveats matter too.

"Sweden to ban forever chemicals from kitchens and clothing by 2028"
#Sweden #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

Sweden to ban forever chemicals from kitchens and clothing by 2028 | The Optimist Daily
Sweden plans to ban PFAS from clothing, kitchenware, and cosmetics by January 2028, joining France and Denmark as EU-wide restrictions lag behind.

"‘Forever chemicals’ – the national cancer scandal brewing in a Lancashire town"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lancashire #PFAS

‘Forever chemicals’ – the national cancer scandal brewing in a Lancashire town
In this week’s newsletter: residents living near a chemical factory are the latest community concerned about the health and environmental impact of Pfas contamination

"70% Drop in Levels of Forever Chemicals Observed in Seabird Eggs Tracks Regulatory Success"
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Birds

70% Drop in Levels of Forever Chemicals Observed in Seabird Eggs Tracks Regulatory Success
These pescatarian birds are directly exposed to PFAS contamination due to the island's position near the St. Lawrence Seaway.

"Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing"
#Sweden #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

Sweden to ban 'forever chemicals' in clothing
Sweden said Thursday it plans to ban so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer products such as clothing and kitchenware as early as 2028, before expected European Union regulations come into force.

"EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in
New EU restrictions on toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" in food packaging kicked in Wednesday, along with broader rules aimed at cutting packaging waste in the bloc.

"New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods"
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New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
State says companies hid environmental and health risks of Pfas for decades even as they began phasing them out

"US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn"
#US #USA #America #PFAS