Biden administration's action on PFAS: A shift in quality of life?
On Wednesday the EPA delivered long-awaited clean water standards, which it says will lower “forever chemical” exposure for millions.
Source: northcarolinahealthnews.org
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PFAS 'forever chemicals' pervasive in water worldwide, study finds
The study of over 45,000 water samples worldwide found that about 31% of groundwater had levels of the chemicals considered harmful to human health.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
PFAS research lauded as activists call for regulatory action.
By 2025, the N.C. General Assembly is expected to have allocated $50 million for PFAS research, but the state is yet to enact any regulations.
Source: northcarolinahealthnews.org
A North Carolina PFAS factory claims its emissions fell by 99.99%. A Guardian test reveals otherwise
Chemours and state regulators say the Fayetteville Works plant has reduced air emissions, but we found levels of ‘forever chemicals’ as much as 30 times higher than state tests
Source: theguardian.com
The cost of freeing drinking water from 'forever chemicals'
The EPA is set to limit PFAS in drinking water to barely detectable levels. Can water utilities meet the standard?
Source: popsci.com