Nation May 14 EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 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
Health Nov 24 Watch 8:40 How toxic water in northern Michigan is affecting military veterans and their families 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… By Megan Thompson
Health Nov 23 Watch 8:20 Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways 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… By Megan Thompson
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
Aug 13 Study links ‘forever chemicals’ exposure to testicular cancer among military personnel By Hannah Norman, Patricia Kime, KFF Health News A new federal study for the first time shows a direct association between PFOS, a PFAS chemical, found in the blood of thousands of military personnel and testicular cancer. Continue reading
Jun 23 3M to pay $10.3 billion for settlement over contamination of water systems with ‘forever chemicals’ By John Flesher, Associated Press 3M is a leading maker of PFAS chemicals used widely in firefighting foams and many nonstick and grease-resistant consumer products. Continue reading