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RSSWhat You Need To Know About PFAS "Forever Chemicals"
Christina Liu @ Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:02 pm -0400
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" are a category of widely used compounds, particularly prevalent in contaminating drinking water sources. PFAS can take hundreds of years to degrade in the environment which is why they are often referred to as ‘forever chemicals" and can cause a plethora of illnesses including cancer.
What is a "Safe Level" for PFAS in Drinking Water?
Christina Liu @ Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4:36 pm -0500
PFAS chemicals in drinking water are currently not Federally regulated. Regulatory agencies, scientists, advocacy groups, and industry have all provided perspectives regarding what they consider safe. Our science and policy Nerds unpack what this may mean for you.
New Asbestos Ban Could Increase Use and Release of PFAS Chemicals
Analies Dyjak @ Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:43 pm -0400
EPA recently proposed a ban on a certain type of Asbestos that’s still being imported into the U.S. today. Experts and regulators worry that this ban will increase the use of a different toxic chemical that’s already of concern in all 50 states.
