The primary options for disposing of PFAS-containing materials are to put them in a landfill or to incinerate them, which has become increasingly controversial. The federal Environmental Protection Agency said in August that incinerating PFAS “is not well understood” and that it is studying the process. Some experts worry that incomplete combustion could release toxic … More Air Contamination From ‘Forever’ Chemicals Sparks Concern – WSJ

How DuPont may avoid paying to clean up a toxic ‘forever chemical’ — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1138766 DuPont and 3M both face lawsuits over problems allegedly linked to PFAS. But DuPont’s shift of its PFAS liabilities to Chemours has drawn its own raft of litigation. In a complaint filed last year against DuPont by Chemours, it … More How DuPont may avoid paying to clean up a toxic ‘forever chemical’

“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah used comedy and satire to tackle the history and concerns of a class of toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. http://www.youtube.com/watch

at least one class of replacements, known as GenX chemicals, caused tumors and damage to the liver, kidney and immune system in animal studies, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Now a new study released by the Environmental Working Group suggests more than at least a dozen different PFAS compounds display some of the … More PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Tap Water Linked to Cancer Risks

Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo applauded the introduction today of the Providing Financial Assistance to States for Testing and Treatment Act of 2020, or PFAS Testing and Treatment Act, by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). “No senator has done more to sound the alarm and address the threats posed by PFAS pollution than Sen. Jeanne … More Actor and Advocate Mark Ruffalo Applauds $20 Billion PFAS Cleanup Proposal | EWG

Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor has refused to dismiss the case filed by the Centre Water Works against 36 manufacturers and users of chemicals that frequently are part of the carpet construction process by mills in and around Dalton, Georgia. The water works claims perfluorinated chemicals are placed into the environment in Georgia near the Conasauga … More Judge denies defendants’ motion in Alabama PFAS case – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Which brings us to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. Used in a wide array of commercial applications since the 1950s – think firefighting foam, non-stick pans, and water-repellents – the family of chemicals has come under scrutiny because they accumulate in organisms (like humans) and remain in the environment indefinitely. You may … More What’s the best water filter for removing toxic PFAS?

Key takeaways include: Reverse osmosis filters and two-stage filters reduced PFAS levels, including GenX, by 94% or more in water, though the small number of two-stage filters tested necessitates further testing to determine why they performed so well. Activated-carbon filters removed 73% of PFAS contaminants, on average, but results varied greatly. In some cases, the … More Not All In-Home Drinking Water Filters Completely Remove Toxic PFAS