Harris & Walz Expected To Take A Tougher Stance On “Forever Chemicals”
Forever chemicals are found in the drinking water supplies for 200 million Americas. The chemical industry wants to keep it that way.
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Researchers Claim New Process Destroys Forever Chemicals — Forever!
Researchers in Japan say they have found a way to break down so-called forever chemicals at room temperature using visible light.
British Columbia Sues PFAS Manufacturers
British Columbia has sued the manufacturers of PFAS products for contaminating public drinking systems with “forever chemicals.”
Wisconsin Republicans Put PFAS Polluters First, Constituents Second
Republicans in Wisconsin are showing the world just how far they are willing to go to protect corporate polluters. They are withholding $125 million designated for cleanup of widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water and have said they will only release the funds in exchange for immunity for polluters. The … [continued]
Surprise! Chemical Companies Sue To Force People To Keep Drinking PFAS Chemicals
The EPA has issued a new rule designed to address the presence of PFAS chemicals in America’s drinking water. Is it government overreach?
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean Up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities WASHINGTON — Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks … [continued]
First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People from PFAS Pollution
As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water WASHINGTON – Today, April 10, the Biden-Harris Administration issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful … [continued]
Toxic Chemical Releases Have Declined 21% In 10 Years In USA
Today, the U.S. EPA released its 2022 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis showing that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program were 21% lower in 2022 compared to 2013. This includes a 26% decrease in air releases. During this 10-year period, releases from manufacturing facilities … [continued]
The EU Confirms Itself the Global Climate Leader On Refrigerants, NGOs Say
Today’s deal on the F-Gas Regulation marks one of the greatest climate wins of von der Leyen’s Commission. The proposed phase-out schedule for these potent greenhouse gases signals a paradigm shift, driving key sectors such as heat pumps and air conditioning towards the use of climate-friendly refrigerants. BREAKING: Ambition of … [continued]
“Forever Chemicals” Data from EPA Shows Widespread Contamination & Underestimate of PFAS Contaminating Tap Water
PFAS, a category of toxic chemicals that consists of thousands of man-made compounds, are used by industry and often added to consumer products, ranging from cookware to cosmetics, to make them stain- and water-resistant. PFAS are nearly indestructible “forever toxic” chemicals that are found in our air, water, food—and our bodies. They can be harmful to human health even at very low doses, with some being linked to immune suppression, cancer, and developmental disorders. However, there has been little done to address PFAS contamination.
