Members of Maine's congressional delegation are pushing to remove trade barriers to selling outdoor apparel that does not contain PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st ...
Because of a loophole in trade laws, water-resistant clothing made with PFAS qualifies for a 7% tariff, while non-PFAS alternatives are subject to a 27% tariff. The bill, if approved, would align the ...
A new bill would ban more than 1,000 pesticides containing so-called forever chemicals that are currently used on crops, in ...
New York and California are the latest states to introduce a ban. Experts issue warning about dangerous substance lurking in ...
A lawsuit filed by Santa Clara County alleges that manufacturers covered up the toxic effects of the substances.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of human-made chemicals that have been used for decades in a wide ...
The report found that an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfills in the United States each year.
PFAS exposure in Europe has been linked to excess deaths and health risks, prompting biomonitoring efforts and policy action ...
So-called "forever chemicals" have been found in 29 water systems across Colorado. Fixing the problem could be costly for ...
Tony Evers' budget proposal will also include millions of dollars to address contamination and supply bottled water.
Tony Evers' budget proposal will also include millions of dollars to address contamination and supply bottled water.
Independent laboratory testing has confirmed Kempsey Shire Council's tap water remains safe to drink and well below current and proposed reduced ...