EPA accused of ‘egregious’ misconduct in PFAS testing of pesticides
by The Guardian | May 28, 2024
Documents obtained from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate the agency may have presented false information to the public about testing for harmful contaminants in pesticides, according to allegations being made by a watchdog group and a former EPA research fellow. The ...
EPA has limited six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water – but there are 15,000
by The Guardian | April 11, 2024
Strong new limits for some PFAS compounds in drinking water set by the US Environmental Protection Agency this week are being celebrated for how far they go in reducing exposures to the dangerous chemicals. But public health advocates say the rules merely represent a first step that is ...
US imposes first-ever limits on levels of toxic PFAS in drinking water
by The Guardian | April 10, 2024
The US Environmental Protection Agency has set legally enforceable drinking water limits for a group of the most dangerous PFAS compounds, marking what public health advocates hailed as “historic” rules that will dramatically improve the safety of the nation’s water. Though the rules ...
US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
by The Guardian | March 30, 2024
A federal appeals court in the US has killed a ban on plastic containers contaminated with highly toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” found to leach at alarming levels into food, cosmetics, household cleaners, pesticides and other products across the economy. “The court did not dispute ...
Athletes likely to have higher levels of PFAS after play on artificial turf – study
by The Guardian | March 15, 2024
Athletes who play on artificial turf are likely to be coated with higher levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” than before playing on the field, new research suggests, raising more questions about the controversial material’s safety. The results from the small study, which looked ...
