‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
How growing up in ‘Chemical Valley’ inspired lawyer to sue industry she used to work for Hélène Duguy is taking on companies accused of failing to stop Pfas pollution in the area of France she calls home The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
Morning Mail: Inside Labor’s $2bn Pfas fight, why supermarkets want to scan faces, Trump threatens to bomb Oman A federal lawsuit alleges 3M knew danger of ‘forever chemicals’ 50 years ago; Coles and Woolworths could use facial recognition technology to track shoppers The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents Exclusive: Federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic The Guardian - AU · Aug 17
US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use The Guardian - US · Jul 27
‘Forever chemicals’ – the national cancer scandal brewing in a Lancashire town In this week’s newsletter: residents living near a chemical factory are the latest community concerned about the health and environmental impact of Pfas contamination The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
‘I just want to know if it has caused my cancer’: life in the shadow of Lancashire Pfas factory People in Thornton-Cleveleys want answers on the impact of widespread contamination around the chemical plant The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
US Food and Drug Administration rejects petition to set Pfas limits in food Environmental protection agency and independent studies have found food biggest source of chemical exposure The Guardian - US · Jul 8
New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say The Guardian - US · Jun 19
State bans on Pfas reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limits The Guardian - US · Jun 15
It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals? Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates say The Guardian - US · May 30
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Afternoon Update: Australia sues 3M for record sum; multiple states at risk of flooding; and Patagonia’s drag queen lawsuit Federal government seeks more than $2bn in damages from multinational manufacturer in its largest legal claim ever
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Australia sues 3M for record $2bn sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam Federal government seeks damages from multinational manufacturer over contamination at defence sites in its largest legal claim ever
The Guardian - US · May 26 Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsensical’ The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public health and benefit industry
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian company
The Guardian - US · May 20 How worried should I be about Pfas in my leggings? Lululemon recently came under fire for possible ‘forever chemicals’ in its products. We asked experts about the health effects of Pfas in activewear
The Guardian - UK · May 19 High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewage
The Guardian - US · May 10 Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates
The Independent UK · May 6 Officials knew carpet mill chemicals were polluting the region’s drinking water; they didn’t tell residents Testing by the University of Georgia in 2008 alerted the industry and state that the local Conasauga River, which supplies the region’s drinking water, was polluted with ‘staggeringly high’ levels of PFAS
The Guardian - US · Mar 30 A non-toxic waterproofing spray and balloon pants: our stylist’s rainy-day picks Plus: triangle scarves and rival hair stylers
The Guardian - US · Mar 29 Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysis
The Guardian - US · Mar 27 Embrace spring showers with the best Pfas-free rain jackets for hiking, running and just looking good Ditch the ‘forever chemicals’ – we tested these jackets in torrential downpour, the shower and on hiking trails