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Raincoats, Exercise Gear, School Uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?
Forever chemicals are used as surface treatments to block water and stains.
EPA proposes new rule to crack down on PFAS, forever chemicals in our water
Regulators anticipate the rule, if fully implemented, 'will prevent tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses or deaths.'
Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS | Analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water.
A slew of state proposals shows the threat of ‘forever chemicals’ | Analysis
The chemicals are in the blood of nearly every American.
Pa.’s Casey, Fetterman announce $75M to fight ‘forever chemicals’ | Wednesday Morning Coffee
The federal infrastructure law cash will help fight PFAS contamination in drinking water, a rising public health threat.
The spread of ‘Forever Chemicals’ is even worse than you thought | Thursday Morning Coffee
A new study has found more than 57,000 suspected dischargers of toxic PFAS chemicals -- including Pa.
Scientists are finding ways to eliminate PFAS, but they’re not going away soon | Opinion
The 'forever chemicals,' which have appeared in Pennsylvania, are a growing global health threat.
28 orgs call on DEP to ‘strengthen’ proposed PFAS rule ahead of April 27 deadline
The four-page letter delivered to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Wednesday, was signed by 28 advocacy groups, including the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, Clean Water Action, PennEnvironment and the Pennsylvania chapter of the Sierra Club.
Pa.’s Houlahan co-leading push to require women to sign up for draft in must-pass defense bill
The language is included in an annual Pentagon funding bill that also sets aside $549M to clean up 'forever chemicals' plaguing Pa. and other states
Rules clamping down on ‘forever chemicals’ clear a key regulatory hurdle | Wednesday Morning Coffee
The state Environmental Quality Board approved new limits on PFAS chemicals in water, but work remains
State regulators must determine if hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ were used in fracking | Opinion
Residents have a right to know what chemicals are being used in their neighborhoods and what hazards they and their children may be exposed to.
Biden’s PFAS plan targets Pa., other states plagued by ‘forever chemicals’ | Tuesday Morning Coffee
The White House announced an action plan Monday that includes expanded FDA testing, and swifter action by the Pentagon to address PFAS at bases across the country.