Polyfluoroalkyl substances or 'PFAS' for short are chemicals that last forever. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, these chemicals can cause health issues in people. "We do not need ...

Environmental racism describes a social phenomenon characterized by unequal access to clean environmental resources based on race. Herein, communities of color are more likely to reside in areas with ...

The presence of PFAS is concerning for two reasons: one, studies show that exposure to certain levels may lead to adverse ...

Paper straws are “out” under the Trump administration, as he sucked the air out of the push for a more eco-friendly drink ...

Here's why Maryland is suing the maker of Gore-Tex and accusing the company of harming the state's environment by releasing ...

Many consumers roll their eyes when PFAS is mentioned. It's just another acronym that nobody quite understands, is their attitude. But public health expert ...

Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment.

Fertilizer made from treated sewage water is popular with some Oregon farmers. But growing evidence shows toxic "forever ...

The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA ...

Recent EPA regulations on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” seek to tackle a trillion-dollar problem.

Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical ...

The Trump administration has already rolled back planned limits on PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.