Health May 19 Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water By Geoff Bennett, William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Science Nov 13 Watch 9:03 How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water So-called forever chemicals are both harmful to our health and are everywhere. Studies have found them in women's breast milk and even in rain falling in Tibet. A new book tells the story of how these extremely durable chemicals became… By William Brangham, Frank Carlson
Nation May 14 Watch 4:08 EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat… By John Yang, Jackson Hudgins
Politics May 14 WATCH: Zeldin testifies on budget request as EPA announces it plans to weaken limits on some PFAS chemicals The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Science Dec 15 Researchers have developed a way to break down long-lasting PFAS compounds using light Long-lasting environmental pollutants known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," can remain in the environment for up to 1,000 years after being used. A team of researchers has developed a chemical system that uses light to break down the incredibly strong… By Arindam Sau, Mihai Popescu, Xin Liu, The Conversation
Nov 24 Watch 8:40 How toxic water in northern Michigan is affecting military veterans and their families By Megan Thompson Across the nation, hundreds of military sites have contaminated waterways with toxic “forever chemicals.” In part two of our series, special correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the potential health impacts of that toxic water and the veterans who fear it… Continue watching
Nov 23 Watch 8:20 Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways By Megan Thompson The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country. In the small town of Oscoda, Michigan, a group of citizens has been fighting to hold the… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 6:51 What new EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' mean for U.S. drinking water By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The Environmental Protection Agency says that so-called “forever chemicals,” which are harmful to human health, must be removed from U.S. drinking water. It's a moment public health advocates have long called for as PFAS have been linked to certain cancers… Continue watching
Apr 10 1st national limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water set by Biden administration By Michael Phillis, Associated Press Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 5:46 Study estimates nearly half of U.S. water supply contaminated with 'forever chemicals' By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings A recent government study estimates nearly half of America’s tap water could contain toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. These chemicals have been used in many everyday items since the 1940s from nonstick cookware to cosmetics to rain jackets. Exposure… Continue watching