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North Carolina seals $455 million PFAS settlement with three chemical giants
environment1 month ago

North Carolina seals $455 million PFAS settlement with three chemical giants

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva have reached a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS contamination linked to the Fayetteville Works plant and other discharges. Payments will be spread over 15 years, with Chemours bearing about half the cost and DuPont and Corteva splitting the remainder. The settlement resolves the state and local government lawsuits excluded from a separate U.S. public water system class settlement approved in 2024 and covers PFAS-related claims beyond Fayetteville Works, including AFFF-related pollution. It acknowledges progress under a 2019 consent order that included investments to reduce PFAS emissions and address off-site impacts.

via The Guardian|
#chemours#environment#fayetteville-works
Blood filtration may also scrub 'forever chemicals' from the body, study finds
science2 months ago

Blood filtration may also scrub 'forever chemicals' from the body, study finds

A study of plasmapheresis, a blood-filtering technique used to lower cholesterol, found that it also reduced levels of several PFAS 'forever chemicals' and microplastics in patients’ blood, with PFAS dropping up to about 25%. However, the results are not yet proven in a controlled trial, and researchers caution that preventing exposure remains the primary solution while further research is conducted.

via The Independent|
#apheresis#blood-filtration#forever-chemicals
Driscoll’s hit with class-action over PFAS in strawberries
business3 months ago

Driscoll’s hit with class-action over PFAS in strawberries

A consumer-fraud class-action accuses Driscoll’s of selling strawberries marketed as “Only the Finest Berries” that allegedly contain PFAS forever chemicals and other pesticide residues; six plaintiffs from several states say the marketing misled them, citing a lab report. The suit also references a whistleblower claim that executives prioritized profits over pesticide compliance, while Driscoll’s denies the allegations and defends its safety programs.

via New York Post|
#business#class-action#consumer-fraud
Can Sparkling Water Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk? Experts Say More Research Is Needed
health5 months ago

Can Sparkling Water Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk? Experts Say More Research Is Needed

There’s no direct evidence that canned sparkling water causes colorectal cancer; any risk would come from PFAS in can linings, usually well below federal limits, and the science is still evolving. In the meantime, practice moderation, opt for filtered water when possible, and focus on established risk-reduction factors like maintaining a healthy weight, limiting processed/red meat, avoiding tobacco, moderating alcohol, staying physically active, and following recommended colorectal cancer screening.

via HuffPost|
#colorectal-cancer#forever-chemicals#health
Texas AG Probes Lululemon Over Forever Chemicals in Activewear
government6 months ago

Texas AG Probes Lululemon Over Forever Chemicals in Activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Lululemon USA Inc. to determine whether the brand misled consumers about safety and whether its activewear contains PFAS or other “forever chemicals,” with scrutiny of the company’s restricted-substances list, testing protocols, and supply chain for compliance with safety standards.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|
#civil-investigative-demand#forever-chemicals#government
Texas probes Lululemon over potential PFAS in activewear
business6 months ago

Texas probes Lululemon over potential PFAS in activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS, evaluating testing protocols, restricted-substances lists, and supply-chain practices against state safety standards. PFAS are linked to health risks, and Lululemon has not commented. The company has faced weak demand, a recent board change, a recall of the Get Low collection, and a proxy fight with its founder, while its stock has declined this year.

via CNBC|
#business#forever-chemicals#investigation
Paxton targets Lululemon in PFAS inquiry over 'forever chemicals' in athletic wear
health6 months ago

Paxton targets Lululemon in PFAS inquiry over 'forever chemicals' in athletic wear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a probe into Lululemon, seeking records on whether its athletic wear contains PFAS ('forever chemicals') and whether the company misled consumers about safety. Lululemon says it phased PFAS out in fiscal year 2023 and is cooperating with the inquiry, while Paxton reviews the brand's Restricted Substances List, testing protocols and supply chain. Paxton has previously pursued PFAS-related actions and state-level studies on the chemicals.

via Daily Mail|
#forever-chemicals#health#ken-paxton
Forever Chemicals Found in Everyday Produce, Shopper’s Guide Warns
world6 months ago

Forever Chemicals Found in Everyday Produce, Shopper’s Guide Warns

A 2026 Shopper’s Guide from the Environmental Working Group flags PFAS (forever chemicals) and other pesticide residues on common fruits and vegetables, with spinach and kale topping the Dirty Dozen and items like strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, and pears also contaminated; the guide highlights the Clean Fifteen as lower‑residue options, while regulators note action when levels pose health concerns.

via The Independent|
#ewg#forever-chemicals#pesticides
Private wells across the U.S. tainted by PFAS “forever chemicals” go undetected
climate8 months ago

Private wells across the U.S. tainted by PFAS “forever chemicals” go undetected

A sweeping AP investigation finds that PFAS, the so‑called forever chemicals, are quietly contaminating drinking water wells across the United States, including many private wells that homeowners may not test or even know are contaminated, raising health concerns and exposing gaps in monitoring and accountability that communities are pushing to close.

via AP News|
#climate#drinking-water#forever-chemicals
Swedish Study Links Forever Chemicals to Increased Risk of MS
health8 months ago

Swedish Study Links Forever Chemicals to Increased Risk of MS

A Swedish study analyzed blood from 907 newly diagnosed MS patients and 907 controls, measuring 24 PFAS compounds and seven PCB byproducts. Higher levels of PFAS (notably PFOS) and certain PCB byproducts were linked to roughly double the odds of an MS diagnosis, with the strongest risk when multiple PFAS/byproducts were present, indicating a chemical ‘toxic synergy.’ A gene variant associated with lower MS risk amplified the effect of PFOS exposure, suggesting gene–environment interactions. PFOS and hydroxylated PCBs can cross the blood–brain barrier and may trigger oxidative stress in the brain, potentially contributing to MS symptoms. The study underscores considering chemical mixtures, not single substances, in disease risk; it was published in Environment International.

via ScienceAlert|
#environmental-exposure#forever-chemicals#health