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EWG applauds “forever chemicals” research bill
The Environmental Working Group today applauded the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology for advancing legislation to conduct more research on the health effects of the toxic “forever...
EWG applauds updated bill limiting ‘forever chemicals’ discharges into water
The Environmental Working Group today applauds Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) for leading fresh legislative efforts to limit discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals...
EPA takes important steps to curb ‘forever chemicals’ in water, but more needed
The Environmental Protection Agency today announced several new actions to address discharges of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into lakes, rivers, streams and other sources of drinking water...
EWG: EPA must do more to prioritize ‘forever chemicals’ spending
The Environmental Working Group today thanked President Joe Biden for making the toxic forever chemicals known as “PFAS” a priority in his fiscal year 2023 budget request for the Environmental...
EPA must prioritize funds to meet PFAS ‘Roadmap’ deadlines
Environmental groups today sent a letter urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan to prioritize funds for meeting deadlines in its “Roadmap” for tackling the “forever...
New tests find ‘forever chemicals’ still in many fast food wrappers
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS have been detected on dozens of food wrappers from major fast-food chains, according to new test results released today by Consumer Reports.
FDA test results again downplay risks of ‘forever chemicals’ in food
The Food and Drug Administration’s release yesterday of tests for the presence of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in food once again downplays the risks the substances pose to consumers, with...
USGS detects ‘forever chemicals’ in 16 states’ water wells
The U.S. Geological Survey has detected the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in public and private drinking water wells in 16 Eastern states.
California bill would ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics
Today California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) introduced Assembly Bill 2771 to ban the sale in California of cosmetics and other personal care products containing the toxic “forever...
EWG: At least 1,500 U.S. textile mills likely dischargers of ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group has identified more than 1,500 textile mills that may be releasing the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that are responsible for contaminating drinking water...
CDC finds high levels of ‘forever chemical' PFHxS in blood
High levels of a “toxic forever” chemical used in firefighting foam have been found in the blood of residents of a West Virginia community near an Air National Guard base.
Defense bill tackling 'forever chemicals' with funding boost, policy reforms becomes law
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, which includes $517 million to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and critical policy reforms for tackling PFAS...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate more than half of wells tested in Delaware
More than half of the water wells that were tested in Delaware have detectable levels of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and some have PFAS levels far exceeding federal health guidelines for...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in eggs, spotlighting need for action
Chicken eggs from homesteads and farms near Fairfield, Maine, are contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, new testing finds, spotlighting the need for swift regulatory action to...
Biden administration launches new federal purchasing policy to spur alternatives to “forever chemicals”
The Biden administration today issued an executive order on sustainable purchasing that directs federal agencies to seek alternatives to the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
House passes Build Back Better bill to protect firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’
The Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives today includes $95 million for local fire departments to purchase firefighting foam and gear made without the toxic “forever chemicals...
Bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food packaging would eliminate major source of exposure
A bill introduced today in Congress would ban the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from food packaging, an avoidable source of exposure to the harmful substances.
EPA finds PFAS are more toxic than previously thought
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that safe levels of exposure to PFAS – the levels at which harms might not occur – should be thousands of times lower than limits it first proposed...
Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $10 billion for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds Congress for passing a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill today that includes $10 billion to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
EPA moves closer to proper disposal of ‘forever chemicals’ wastes
The Environmental Working Group today recognized the Environmental Protection Agency for taking the first step needed to properly dispose of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
