CBC.ca20d
Montreal fire department cuts back on gear containing 'forever chemicals'
Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête revealed that some of the equipment worn by firefighters contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (Graham Hughes/The ...
Business Insider23d
PyroGenesis Canada Tackles PFAS with Plasma Technology
Make smarter investments with weekly expert stock picks from the Smart Investor Newsletter PyroGenesis Canada has successfully operated its plasma torch system to destroy PFAS, known as ‘forever ...
CBC.ca22d
Torbay residents file class-action suit against federal government over contaminated well water
(Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada ... perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS). After training was discontinued, the lawsuit alleges Transport Canada's clean up didn't go far enough, and dozens ...
New Hampshire Public Radio3d
Maine ban on PFAS-laden products moves forward
"We’re hopefully that the market has already starting shifting to alternatives to PFAS and removing it from their products," Farris said. Maine passed a law that made producers report goods with ...
The National Law Review8d
Virginia DEQ Begins Identifying Potential Sources of PFAS in Public Drinking Water
We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up to receive our free e-Newsbulletins Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
Prevalence of PFAS 'forever chemical' in the environment likely significantly underestimated: study
Researchers say the findings underline the need for better monitoring of a wider range of PFAS chemicals in the environment. The unexpected discovery of a soon-to-be banned "forever chemical" in ...
Yahoo8d
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have elevated levels of PFAS, study says. How concerning are these forever chemicals?
“We actually saw a full-page ad in a magazine that promoted ‘fluoroelastomer’ watch bands, and my research group was surprised to see anybody advertising PFAS in a product,” Graham ...
Yahoo13d
We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ – long-lasting environmental pollutants
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their ...
USA Today14d
Arizona city sues federal government over PFAS contamination at Air Force base
PHOENIX — An Arizona city is suing the federal government, claiming toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" released from a nearby Air Force base are causing ongoing contamination of the city’s ...
Sveriges Radio15d
Lab report shows extreme PFAS chemical levels in well water north of Uppsala
The Swedish Armed Forces sampling of PFAS in wells near the F16 air base ... Our journalism is based on credibility and impartiality. Swedish Radio is independent and not affiliated to any ...
毎日新聞28d
PFAS chemicals detected in 20% of Japanese tap water in gov't survey
PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are seen in this file photo taken in Kyoto in September 2024. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Chemicals potentially harmful to human health, collectively known as ...