Legal battle over PFAS contamination also known as 'forever chemicals' in Texas ranchlands intensifies

The mayor of Helsingør sharply criticizes the Minister of the Environment for leaving it to the municipality to set a limit value for PFAS in smoke from a Teflon factory. The minister rejects the criticism. At the same time, a major survey of employees and citizens is underway.

New study makes concerning discovery about health risk to children in drinking water: 'An impact of exposure'

A new study out of Sweden found that exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," can weaken children's immune systems. What's happening? Researchers tested 17,051 children aged 6 months to 7 years old from a Swedish community whose drinking water had been contaminated by forever chemicals. They published their findings in Environmental Research, which states that children who had high pren…

PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer risk, groundbreaking study finds

Communities where drinking water surpassed recommended maximum levels of PFAS had higher rates of digestive, endocrine, respiratory, and mouth and throat cancers—ranging from 2% to 33%, the study shows. (Photo credit: iStock by Getty Images) Exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water is significantly associated with the increased risk of multiple cancers, including some not previously linked to these toxic compounds, a first-of-its-kind s…

We tested household products for PFAS using Minnesota’s new regulations. Here’s what we found.

The Star Tribune used a screening test similar to what the MPCA would. Some results were above the level that could trigger a state inquiry.

Locals prepare to sue state over PFAS testing

Local residents led by Jon Dee demand NSW government funds PFAS blood tests amid contamination fears.

Landfill neighbors worry about PFAs contamination seeping into drinking water - Northwest Public Broadcasting

A view of the landfill from Carole Degrave's property line. (Credit: Courtney Flatt / NWPB) Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/031225CF_LandfillPFAs_WRAP.mp3(Runtime 0:54) Read For years, some people who live near a Central Washington landfill have worked to fix what they say are pollution problems at the site. Now, they are worried about their drinking water. State-run test…