PFAS Chemicals Destroyed By Simple Method, Northwestern University Researchers Claim
The findings could be used to remove PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.
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Study Links PFAS Chemicals in Consumer Products To Liver Cancer
Exposure to PFAS chemicals that have caused widespread water contamination may increase the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which may lead to the development of liver cancer.
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PFAS Medical Testing Recommended For High Risk Individuals
Researchers called for more PFAS medical testing in light of growing evidence linking the chemicals to several forms of cancer, decreased fetal and infant growth and decreased immune system responses.
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Former Camp LeJeune Marine Files Kidney Cancer Lawsuit Over PFAS Exposure From Drinking Water on Base
Lawsuit says levels of the toxic PFAS chemicals in Camp Lejeune water were as high as 172,000 parts per trillion; well above the 70 ppt level set by EPA.
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McDonald’s Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of PFAS Chemicals in Wrappers
PFAS chemicals were detected in the wrappers of McDonald's French fries, cookies, chicken nuggets and Big Macs.
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PFAS Chemicals Used in Firefighter Foam Found in Major Fast Food and Restaurant Packaging: Consumer Reports
The researchers found PFAS chemicals even in fast food and restaurant packaging by chains sworn to reducing or eliminating the presence of the toxic chemicals from their products.
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PFAS Exposure May Reduce Liver Function, Study Warns
Exposure to some PFAS chemicals were linked to a 33% increased risk of liver function decline.
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Illinois Files PFAS Lawsuit Against 3M Over Water Contamination
3M's Cordova facility dumps 8 million gallons of PFAS-contaminated water per day into the Mississippi river, the Illinois PFAS lawsuit claims
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PFAS Environmental Lawsuit Over Health Problems From Toxic Waste Disposal Allowed to Proceed
Plaintiffs claim PFAS chemicals dumped by manufacturers in New Jersey led to contaminated water supplies and health problems.
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Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over PFAS Contamination Rules
The EPA has created loopholes allowing many polluters to avoid congressionally-mandated reporting of PFAS chemicals, the lawsuit claims.
