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Definition of PFAS
A family of commercial chemicals' names typically give a good sense of the related compounds that make up the family. Pesticides with organophosphates are one instance. Another is flame-retardants made of bromine.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is a less specific name, n...
Forever Chemicals - Rise In Women’s B.P
A recent study indicates that exposure to man-made chemicals found in ordinary household items and in soil, air, and water may raise the risk of hypertension in women of middle age. The study revealed that middle-aged women with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) we...
MEPs demand that dangerous "forever compounds" be regulated more quickly
MEPs have expressed alarm about the degree of pollution of some hazardous chemicals throughout Europe, leading requests to accelerate the implementation of so-called "forever chemicals" limits.
Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have e...
Maine senators consider establishing a relief fund for farmers contaminated by "forever chemicals" on their land
Maine senators are proposing a big bill to assist farmers who are dealing with PFAS, or harmful, so-called "forever chemicals," pollution of their property.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in sludge from processed industrial and human waste that...
The US Continues to Fight Against Forever Chemicals
The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals are several years old chemicals detected in nonstick cookware, stain-proof clothing, and firefighting foam. The environment and political issues surrounding the PFAS have been increasing day by day.
In 2021, researchers ...
The airport updates the PFAS
During a workshop on Thursday, the Martha's Vineyard Airport Commission looked back at the problems they had with polyfluoroalkyl compounds and to future approaches. Assistant airport manager Geoff Freeman said he attended a conference on emerging environmental threats in Washington, D.C., he...