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European Chemical Agency ECHA unveiled a 200 page proposal that would ban the use of any PFAS in the EU. While the proposal was anticipated by many, the scope of the ban nonetheless drew reactions from myriad of sectors – from environmentalists to scientists to corporations.

CHERRY HILL — Residents in the Cherry Hill area surrounding the W.L. Gore plant may have the opportunity to join a class action lawsuit after alarming levels of PFAS/PFOA chemicals

Illinois became the latest state to file a PFAS pollution lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS seeking damages for alleged contamination in the state; however, the lawsuit notably explicitly disclaims any issues related to aqueous film-forming foam AFFF in the Complaint.

Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) will evaluate the efficacy of AirSCWO's destruction of PFAS waste as the DoD considers innovative remediation solutions for national military facilities.DURHAM,

ELKTON — The Town of Elkton is preparing to eliminate potentially dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its water supply after the town’s Mayor and Commissioners unanimously approved an

The substances have been used in tens of thousands of products, including aircraft, cars, textiles, medical gear and wind mills due to their long-term resistance to extreme temperatures and corrosion, but PFAS have also been linked to health risks like cancer, hormonal dysfunction and a weakened immune system as well as environmental damage. The five countries - Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and non-EU state Norway - which have been collaborating on the proposal said in a joint stat...

Five European countries on Tuesday called time on widely used substances known as PFAS or forever chemicals, proposing a ban because they accumulate in the environment, leading to potential harm... | February 7, 2023

Manmade chemicals brought to the marketplace last century after World War II to make life better with products such as nonstick cookware and water-repellent shoes have made life in this

EAST SELAH, Wash. — East Selah resident Brandi Hyatt has been unable to use the water in her home near the Yakima Training Center for a year due to high

2022 saw an unprecedented level of policymaking that affected, and often targeted, the apparel and footwear industry. 2023 is shaping up to be an even busier year.