Lawmakers will convene for a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss a resolution addressing the presence of cancer-causing chemicals in firefighting gear.

As the legislative session gains momentum, New York lawmakers are set to announce new bills aimed at protecting residents ...

Tex, a common material used in waterproof clothing and outdoor gear, were hit with another environmental lawsuit.

An investigation into fluoroelastomer watch bands has revealed high levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a short-chain ...

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, it was transitioning to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. A news release notes that the change ...

Everyone knows that firefighting is a dangerous job — jumping into burning buildings is not for the faint of heart. And ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are man-made synthetic chemicals with substantial fire and water-resistant properties. While many PFAS reached consumer goods markets ...

IF YOU'RE IN need of some reliable outdoor gear to get you through the harshness of winter, let us sound the alarm that Patagonia has just refreshed its Web Specials section. The iconic brand ...