Environmental racism describes a social phenomenon characterized by unequal access to clean environmental resources based on race. Herein, communities of color are more likely to reside in areas with ...

Industry-driven phasedown efforts of a highly potent climate pollutant come with burgeoning concerns of PFAS exposure, and ...

Scientific Evidence: Highlighting gaps or uncertainties in the scientific literature linking PFAS exposure to specific health effects. Manufacturers can present expert testimony to counter ...

Several countries have banned certain PFAS compounds or imposed restrictions on them. New study reveals health impacts of ...

Retrospective analysis of medical records and health data could allow researchers to establish stronger links between PFAS exposure and specific health outcomes; evidence that could inform ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, researchers found that PFAS-contaminated water was associated with up to a 33% increase in the ...

“Part of the problem is that it’s a chronic issue, developing over time with prolonged exposure. And unlike, say, a cigarette, with PFAS, we’re dealing with thousands of microscopic chemical ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called forever chemicals, constitute a large group of synthetic chemicals that contain at ...

“Inconsistent use of respirators and other personal protective equipment could increase the risk for exposure to PFAS and other chemicals,” the researchers added. Taking preventative ...

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa — Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this critical U.S. installation may be the ...

Unsafe – For some PFAS, there is practically no safe level of exposure. According to attorney Robert Bilott, chemical giant DuPont’s own scientists set the safety exposure limit for the ...

A lawsuit filed by Santa Clara County alleges that manufacturers covered up the toxic effects of the substances.