National
EPA proposes designating two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under Superfund law
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The two chemicals are linked to a series of adverse health conditions, like increased risk of developing kidney or testicular cancer.
Health
Watchdog group finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in popular flea and tick collars
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The EPA said it is reviewing the findings as part of a larger investigation into PFAS contamination in pesticide products.
Environment
‘The middle of a massive contamination’: Residents of Wisconsin region struggle with aftereffects of dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
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Four years after a Wisconsin facility disclosed water contamination in the surrounding community, residents and locals deal with the impact of PFAS or 'forever chemicals.'
#agalerts
#AgAlerts: Forever chemicals; change in the calorie count of nuts; Walmart’s meatpacking; the Salton Sea and food stamps
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In 2018, 3M agreed to pay Minnesota $850 million to settle a case alleging the manufacturer damaged natural resources and contaminated groundwater by disposing of the chemicals over decades. Studies have associated certain PFAS chemicals with increased risk of cancer and damage to organs such as the liver and thyroid. The suit alleges that the defendants knew or should have known that the chemicals persist in the environment and do not degrade, that they would inevitably accumulate and build up in humans and animals, and that it is a potential or confirm carcinogen.