The EPA finally wants companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic PFAS “forever” chemicals.
Category: Environmental Chemicals
Toxic Fashion: Chemicals in Clothing are Getting People Sick
Toxic chemicals in fabric make an appearance in everything from sports bras and leggings, to t-shirts, underwear and socks, to yellow bath towels, to airline and school uniforms and children’s clothes. Some of the chemicals scientists have found in garments include PFAS, tributyl phosphate, the antifungal dimethyl fumarate, disperse dyes, lead, arsenic and endocrine disrupting BPA and phthalates, among others.
Half of US Households have Toxic PFAS Coming Out of Faucets, says Government Study
According to a government study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Kale: Study
A new pilot study from the Alliance For Natural Health USA reveals a majority of its kale samples contained toxic PFAS contamination.
3M Contaminates US Public Drinking Water with Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Pays 10B for Cleanup
3M announced that it had reached an agreement to settle lawsuits over their use of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that contaminated water supplies in the United States. The settlement is a result of thousands of lawsuits 3M faced for the last two decades over its manufacturing of products containing PFAS.
Houseplants Remove Carcinogenic Chemicals from Indoors: Study
The results from a new empirical study have revealed that houseplants can efficiently remove toxic, cancer causing compounds from indoor air.
PFAS Manufacturers to Contribute to Cleanup of Contaminated Drinking Water
Three of the chemical companies that have been producing toxic PFAS chemicals have agreed to establish a fund to compensate water providers for contamination with the toxic chemicals.
PFAS Lawsuits Trigger Bankruptcy for Fire Protection Company
Kidde-Fenwal Inc, a subsidiary of Carrier Global Corp that specializes in fire control systems, filed for bankruptcy on May 14, 2023, due to the weight of lawsuits alleging that PFAS “forever chemicals” in its firefighting foam products have contaminated water sources around U.S. airports and military bases.
Forever At Risk: Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Makeup, Lotions
According to a new study, users of cosmetics and personal care products are exposing themselves to toxic PFAS chemicals that are linked with serious health consequences and may remain in their bodies forever.
WA State Bans PFAS, Formaldehyde, Lead, Phthalates from Cosmetics
Washington state bans PFAS, Phthalates and other toxins from cosmetics and personal care products.
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