EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, …
Apr 19, 2024 · A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency's designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.
EPA sets first-ever limits on PFAS in water | AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," in drinking water.
What are 'forever chemicals' and why is the EPA regulating PFAS? - AP News
Apr 10, 2024 · It is the first time a nationwide limit on so-called forever chemicals has been imposed on water providers. EPA Administrator Michael Regan called it the biggest action the agency has ever taken on PFAS, saying the rule will reduce exposure for 100 million people.
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 than many international...
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 associated with liver...
EPA adds 9 ‘forever chemicals’ to national reporting database
3 days ago · EPA adds 9 ‘forever chemicals’ to national reporting database. By Miranda Willson, Sean Reilly | 01/03/2025 04:03 PM EST . Releases of nearly 200 other PFAS into the environment must already ...
3M agrees to pay $10.3 billion to settle ‘forever chemicals ... - CNN
Jun 23, 2023 · 3M’s proposed settlement comes just weeks after Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva announced they would pay more than $1 billion to settle lawsuits that allege “forever chemicals” have contaminated...
Biden bars new ‘forever chemicals’ from expedited approval
Dec 4, 2024 · The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process.
3M, Mohawk hid chemical dangers that led to health crisis, …
2 days ago · For decades, the corporate makers and users of "forever chemicals" used on carpet produced in Northwest Georgia have hidden the associated dangers, leading to a public health crisis, Murray County ...
E.P.A. Promotes Fertilizer Carrying PFAS, Long After 3M Shared …
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 from 3M in 2003 ...
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