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Millions in Settlement Money Could Possibly Help Temple Terrace Clean Contaminated Water

Millions in Settlement Money Could Possibly Help Temple Terrace Clean Contaminated Water

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Theres fear, worry, and anxiety in Temple Terrace after a recent revelation about the citys drinking water.A recently discovered report from March shows the results of a test that found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which are also known as forever chemicals at higher than recommended levels in city water.One particular forever chemical, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), was measured at a level almost five times higher than the U.…See the Story

Lara Williams: Stop Playing Whac-a-Mole with Forever Chemicals

Lara Williams: Stop Playing Whac-a-Mole with Forever Chemicals

Coverage: 2 sources

The more you learn about PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — the worse it gets. Though improvements in monitoring and remediation techniques are welcome, what the world needs first and foremost is a universal ban on the chemicals. In…See the Story

I Tried 22 Popular Bottled Water Brands, and This Is the Only One I’ll Buy From Now On

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I Tried 22 Popular Bottled Water Brands, and This Is the Only One I’ll Buy From Now On

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

And yes, you can taste the difference. AdobeWhen my editor assigned me the task of taste-testing bottled waters, my first thought was, "But how? They’re all practically the same." A few days later, I brought it up with my mom, and she immediately reminded me of something I’d somehow forgotten: that moment we’ve all experienced when you take a sip of water and instantly cringe at the taste. I was flooded with memories and realized that, while the…See the Story

Wisconsin Budget Is Done, so What's Left for the Legislature to Do This Year?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Gender-affirming care for kids, control of power lines, more autonomy for advanced practice nurses ... lawmakers have their eyes on a host of changes.PFAS · Madison See the Story

Zuid-Holland Approves Chemours Permit to Emit Toxic PFAS Byproduct

The province of Zuid-Holland plans to grant chemical company Chemours a permit to emit trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a variant of PFAS linked to health and environmental risks. Despite strong objections from municipalities, government inspectors, and residents, regional environmental agency DCMR says the emission levels are too low to significantly affect air quality, AD reports.Health · Netherlands See the Story

Drinking Water Contaminated with Pfas : in the Meuse and Ardennes, the Town Halls Pass to the Caisse

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A prefectural decree of 4 July obliges 16 communes to supply mineral water to their inhabitants, who cannot drink that of the tap, contaminated with eternal pollutants... But who will pay for it...PFAS · Meuse Read Article

Baby bald eagles tested positive for PFAS and other legacy contaminants

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website. According to reporting by MLive, two researchers are studying blood samples from bald eagles across Michigan and the Great Lakes basin for evidence of chemical exposure to things like PFAS, DDT or PCBs — which were both banned in 1972 and 1979. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.PFAS · Michigan Read Article

Climate action can be overwhelming

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Waste crisis, climate emergency, fast-fashion, PFAS, electric vehicles, wildlife collapse, increasing pollution—keeping up with the pressing environmental issues we face today can be overwhelming. It’s a moral dilemma to care about the environment when it seems like everything in our society is designed to be harmful. How can we make effective change without burning out over every small decision’s impact? We need to be able to zoom out, understa…Climate Emergency · Hartford Read Article

'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth May Raise Blood Pressure in Teen Years

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Fact checked by Sarah ScottParents/Getty ImagesKey PointsNew research has found that pregnant people exposed to PFAS—or "forever chemicals"—may give birth to children who have high blood pressure once they reach their teens.These substances are called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down as easily in the body.Experts suggest several preventative measures that pregnant people can take to protect themselves and their children.A new st…PFAS · Maryland Read Article

PFAS probe: 2 wells near Kalamazoo-area migrant housing not ‘fit for human consumption’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Residents question why they weren't notified sooner.PFAS · Michigan Read Article

Can Bacteria Protect Against "Evigkeitschemikalen"?

PFAS are chemicals with many harmful effects that accumulate in the body. A new study suggests that intestinal bacteria could help to remove these substances from the body.PFAS · Germany Read Article

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