These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.
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Researchers are finding alarming concentrations of persistent pollutants such as PFAS in Australian dolphins. These record-breaking levels are cause for concern.
Scientists found PFAS hot spots in Miami’s Biscayne Bay where the chemicals are entering coastal waters and reaching the ocean. Water samples point to some specific sources.
New restrictions on PFAS and other potentially hazardous chemicals in Australia present an opportunity for industry to develop alternatives for new, safe and clean products.
The Biden administration is finalizing the first federal limits on two compounds, PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These so-called ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to numerous health effects.
Flame retardants are added to consumer products — and end up in the environment and harming aquatic wildlife.
These chemicals are now present in water, soil and living organisms and can be found across almost every part of the planet – including 98% of the American public.
EPA is moving to regulate two chemicals from a group called PFAS that are contaminating drinking water. A public health expert explains why the agency should take much broader action.
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Middlebury
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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University
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Professeur titulaire, Centre de recherche en toxicologie de l’environnement (TOXEN), Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor of Biochemistry, Michigan State University
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Professor of Environmental and Soil Chemistry, Michigan State University
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Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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PhD Candidate in Quantum Technology & Innovation Governance, Institue for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Florida International University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, Florida International University
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Visiting Scientist, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
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Research Associate, Marine Mammal Foundation, PhD researcher, RMIT University
