PFAS: What to Know About These ‘Forever Chemicals’ - WebMD
May 8, 2024 · Dubbed “forever chemicals,” PFAS chemicals don't break down easily over time and dissolve in water. Because of that, some scientists are concerned that these chemicals …
PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere. Here's what you should …
Jun 22, 2022 · Short for "per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances," PFAS are a class of thousands of man-made chemicals that have been around since the 1940s. And as the nickname suggests, …
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ mainly from drugs may be
Jan 6, 2025 · A group of potentially toxic “forever chemicals,” mostly coming from prescribed drugs, may be contaminating drinking water for millions of Americans, as wastewater …
Toxic ‘forever’ chemicals found in excessive levels in global ...
Apr 8, 2024 · Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at levels much higher …
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food ... - CNN
Jul 24, 2024 · Toxic chemicals called PFAS are in pesticides sprayed on food and included in pet flea treatments and home bug repellants, a new study found.
How 3M Discovered, Then Concealed, the Dangers of Forever Chemicals
May 20, 2024 · This year, a study discovered thirteen forever chemicals, including PFOS, in weeks-old fetuses from terminated pregnancies, and linked the chemicals to biomarkers …
Q&A: What Should You Know About the Forever Chemicals We …
2 days ago · The dangers of so-called “forever chemicals” are slowly becoming widespread knowledge, from cholesterol and cancer risks to immune system and hormonal interference. …
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?
Aug 16, 2023 · The Proliferation of ‘Forever Chemicals’ PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are hazardous compounds that pose a global threat to human health.
The E.P.A. Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago.
Dec 27, 2024 · The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.” The agency obtained research …
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge ...
4 days ago · For its assessment, the E.P.A. focused on the two most commonly detected types of forever chemicals, called PFOA and PFOS, though many others exist. The Food and Drug …