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‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water sources across England | PFAS | The Guardian

‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water sources across England | PFAS | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Exclusive: Experts ‘alarmed’ after potentially toxic chemicals detected in sources at 17 of England’s 18 water firms...

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New ‘forever chemicals’ polluting water near North Carolina plant, study finds | PFAS | The Guardian

New ‘forever chemicals’ polluting water near North Carolina plant, study finds | PFAS | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Researchers say discovery of at least 11 new kinds of PFAS in water near Chemours plant indicates more contamination than thought...

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Solvay reaches nearly $393 million PFAS settlement with New Jersey - Reuters.com

Solvay reaches nearly $393 million PFAS settlement with New Jersey - Reuters.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The U.S. branch of Belgian chemicals company Solvay has struck a nearly $393-million deal with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to settle some claims linked to drinking water pollution caused by one of its plants, Solvay announced on Wednesday.

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PFAS found in blood of dogs, horses living near Fayetteville, NC - PHYS.org

PFAS found in blood of dogs, horses living near Fayetteville, NC - PHYS.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses from Gray's Creek, N.C.—including dogs that only drank bottled water.

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Kentucky suing DuPont over PFAS pollution from West Virginia plant - Courier-Journal

Kentucky suing DuPont over PFAS pollution from West Virginia plant - Courier-Journal | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The lawsuit details how the Washington Works plant sent PFAS chemicals down the Ohio and toward Kentucky for decades.

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Chemical companies should bear the costs of PFAS contamination - Bangor Daily News

Chemical companies should bear the costs of PFAS contamination - Bangor Daily News | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

"We are neither lawyers nor scientists, but the legal and scientific record seems fairly clear — even if it has some complexities."...

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PFAS for dinner? Study of 'forever chemicals' build-up in cattle points to ways to reduce risks - The Conversation

PFAS for dinner? Study of 'forever chemicals' build-up in cattle points to ways to reduce risks - The Conversation | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Most food in Australia remains free of PFAS, but a new study has found it can build up in cattle on PFAS-affected farms. But there are ways to manage the land and livestock to reduce the risks.

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EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first time - Chicago Tribune

EPA plans to limit toxic forever chemicals in drinking water for the first time - Chicago Tribune | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

CHICAGO — Water utilities will be required to routinely test for toxic forever chemicals, and spend billions upgrading treatment plants to filter them, under the first-ever national limits intended to protect Americans from widespread threats to human health and the environment. In Illinois alone

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3M faces huge PFAS liability as US court trial looms - The Sydney Morning Herald

3M faces huge PFAS liability as US court trial looms - The Sydney Morning Herald | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The chemical giant will be accused of deceiving the public about the risks of PFAS chemicals that have contaminated up to 98 per cent of the population.

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What the heck are PFAS and why are they suddenly a big deal in Colorado? - Denver7.com

What the heck are PFAS and why are they suddenly a big deal in Colorado? - Denver7.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

By now you’ve probably heard of PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals” that are affecting the water supply across the Front Range. Here's what you should know about them.

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Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water - CBS Colorado

Thornton files lawsuit over toxic PFAs in water - CBS Colorado | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The city of Thornton has become one of the first in Colorado to go after the manufacturers of firefighting foam that it believes is the cause of contamination in its water that it will cost millions to mitigate.

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Toxic PFAS chemicals are being sprayed on crops across the country - PIRG.org

Toxic PFAS chemicals are being sprayed on crops across the country - PIRG.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Chemicals linked to cancer shouldn't be anywhere near our crops and the fields where we grow our food.

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PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark - DTU National Food Institute

PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark - DTU National Food Institute | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The environmental contaminant PFAS has been found in organic egg yolks in Denmark. Especially children who eat many organic eggs are at risk. The substances are most likely transferred via fishmeal, which is included in feed for the hens.

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UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina | PFAS | The Guardian

UN human rights experts express alarm over PFAS pollution in North Carolina | PFAS | The Guardian | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Evidence of Chemours-operated plant contaminating region is ‘alleged human rights violations’, say experts appointed by council...

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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian and Other Cancers - EcoWatch.com

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian and Other Cancers - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

A new study links PFAS "forever chemical" exposure to increased risk of certain cancers, including ovarian, melanoma, uterine and breast.

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'Unprecedented Assault': Republican Bills Would Create Loopholes for PFAS Polluters - CommonDreams.org

'Unprecedented Assault': Republican Bills Would Create Loopholes for PFAS Polluters - CommonDreams.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The bills would create a "slippery slope" that would weaken the Superfund law as more industries seek liability protection for releasing more toxins, the Environmental Working Group warned.

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Testing Finds Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Common U.S. Food Pesticides - EcoWatch.com

Testing Finds Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Common U.S. Food Pesticides - EcoWatch.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Some of the most commonly used food pesticides in the U.S.were found to be contaminated with dangerous PFAS "forever chemicals."...

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EPA Proposes New Rules to Combat PFAS in Public Water Systems – NBC DFW

EPA Proposes New Rules to Combat PFAS in Public Water Systems – NBC DFW | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

The EPA is proposing the first-ever national standard to protect communities from dangerous 'forever chemicals' in public water systems.

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EPA Says It's Cleaning Up Our Tap Water. Here's What to Know About PFAS - CNET.com

EPA Says It's Cleaning Up Our Tap Water. Here's What to Know About PFAS - CNET.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

New national standards are meant to cut back on potentially harmful "forever chemicals" in our drinking water.

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4 questions about the EPA’s proposed PFAS drinking water standard, answered - PBS.org

4 questions about the EPA’s proposed PFAS drinking water standard, answered - PBS.org | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Experts say the move to reduce exposure to these “forever chemicals" would bolster public health across the nation.

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Toxic forever chemicals found in more than 330 animal species - RawStory.com

Toxic forever chemicals found in more than 330 animal species - RawStory.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

More than 330 animal species around the world are at risk of harm from exposure to toxic "forever chemicals," according to an Environmental Working Group analysis published Wednesday.

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How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in - FoodNavigator.com

How did PFAS contaminate the organic egg supply chain? Feed suppliers weigh in - FoodNavigator.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

It has been suggested the so-called forever chemicals identified in Danish organic eggs originated from fishmeal, which is used as an ingredient in chicken feed. 

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Cleaning up ‘forever chemicals’ is costly and messy — just ask this Wisconsin town - RawStory.com

Cleaning up ‘forever chemicals’ is costly and messy — just ask this Wisconsin town - RawStory.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

This story was originally published by Grist. It’s late October in the northeast corner of Wisconsin. Trees have started to change colors and a colder wind whips across Lake Michigan. Gas station marquees welcome back fall hunters on their annual pilgrimage. 

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Most Maine water bottlers still aren’t testing for PFAS - BangorDailyNews.com

Most Maine water bottlers still aren’t testing for PFAS - BangorDailyNews.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Maine bottled water companies have been asked to test for PFAS, but they aren't required to under state law.

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Bolthouse Farms class action alleges Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie contains PFAS - TopClassActions.com

Bolthouse Farms class action alleges Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie contains PFAS - TopClassActions.com | Agents of Behemoth | Scoop.it

Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. markets its Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie products as a nutritious “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie” but they actually contain harmful synthetic chemicals, a class action lawsuit alleges.

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