US EditionNew Study of San Francisco Bay Fish Confirms Concentrations of PFAS Aka 'Forever Chemicals'
- A study conducted by scientists affiliated with the San Francisco Estuary Institute analyzed PFAS levels in 10 fish species caught throughout San Francisco Bay over a ten-year period.
- The study arose amid delays by the EPA to regulate these toxic 'forever chemicals' that persist in the environment and accumulate in wildlife and humans.
- They found roughly 20 different PFAS types, with fish from the South Bay showing higher contamination than northern areas, and fewer than 20% of sampled fish safe for daily consumption.
- LaDonna Williams of All Positives Possible said, 'Our heritage is what we do' and stressed that lack of awareness and regulation harms vulnerable communities who rely on bay fish.
- Researchers hope this data will guide California regulators to issue clearer fish consumption advice and address PFAS exposures from plastics and manufactured goods.
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New study of San Francisco Bay fish confirms concentrations of PFAS aka 'forever chemicals' | News Channel 3-12
By Spencer Christian and Tim Didion Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — A new study is confirming concentrations of “forever chemicals” in fish caught in San Francisco Bay. The data comes just days after the Trump EPA signaled that it will delay regulations aimed at phasing out many of those chemicals. But as we now hear, staying Climate Ready can often mean staying aware of the impact we make with our choi…
New study of San Francisco Bay fish confirms concentrations of PFAS aka 'forever chemicals'
By Spencer Christian and Tim Didion Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — A new study is confirming concentrations of “forever chemicals” in fish caught in San Francisco Bay. The data comes just days after the Trump EPA signaled that it will delay regulations aimed at phasing out many of those chemicals. But as we now hear, staying Climate Ready can often mean staying aware of the impact we make with our choi…
New Technologies Show Promise in Breaking Down Forever Chemicals - One Green Planet
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Vermont Senate advances bill to ban 'forever chemical' from firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products and more
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Senate voted this week to advance legislation already passed by the House (H.238) that would outlaw the use of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorine-treated containers —…
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