The Environment Ministry will mandate water utilities, primarily those run by municipalities, to conduct regular inspections ...

Lab results document at least 24 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, at the Smitty’s Supply Inc. site in ...

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They’re sticking it to the man-made chemicals. PFAS — synthetic substances that persist in the environment and human body — have been likened to “slow poisons” that may increase the risk of certain ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A recently proposed bipartisan bill package in the Michigan Legislature hopes to help families affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in our state.

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 ...

Synthetic PFAS are known as "forever chemicals," lingering in water, cookware, cosmetic products, clothing, and even our blood as they resist breaking down. They're infamous for being hard to detect.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic molecules found in a wide range of consumer products, from non-stick pans to stain-resistant carpets. They are often called “forever chemicals” ...

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Temple University scientists are researching whether the use of air bubbles can capture toxic PFAS chemicals and microplastics at the same time. (Courtesy of Betsy Manning, Temple University) This ...