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Found in everything from food and water to the air we breathe, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” are difficult to avoid. An analysis conducted by the Centers for ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved another pesticide that contains PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment. The decision ...

We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both ...

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies. PFAS, ...

Some of these long-lasting, pervasive chemicals are known to carry serious health risks. Research is still underway on the health effects of other kinds of PFAS. Water systems that filter out PFAS are ...

In many regions of the world, including developed nations, drinking water is contaminated with invisible chemicals linked to cancer, immune disorders, and developmental delays. Across the globe, per- ...

Certain states around the U.S. are dishing out their own laws seeking to regulate the presence or use of PFAS in food packaging. Thus far, and while there is limited federal legislation addressing ...

Water utilities far down the Ohio River from Chemours’ West Virginia plant are alarmed by its PFAS discharges. Will EPA step up? A West Virginia chemical plant widely known for its discharge of ...

New research has linked exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and Type 2 diabetes -- a finding that could have implications for military personnel and families who work around or ...

When we talk about the health effects of PFAS, we commonly think about any physical effects on the body. For instance, does exposure to these long-lasting, per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals increase ...

In his op-ed, Levesque states “the Root Cause analysis of the Aug. 19, 2024 spill clearly demonstrates that Midcoast Regional ...