The Sixth Circuit on Monday tossed a lawsuit and dismantled a class that would have covered every Ohioan in a major case over exposure to “forever chemicals,” ruling that the longtime firefighter who brought the lawsuit lacks standing to proceed with the case.
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Dangerous Levels of PFAS Detected in Water for 27 Million
Toxic “forever chemicals” are far more widespread through the country’s drinking water systems than previously known, according to new EPA data released Thursday.
California, Other States Move to Block 3M’s $10.3 Billion PFAS Deal
A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold the company accountable.
Nearly Half of U.S. Drinking Water May Contain Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Nearly half of U.S. tap water samples contain toxic “forever chemicals,” substances used in hundreds of household items from cleaning supplies to pizza boxes to which broad exposure can carry serious health risks, according to a new study.
Amid Settlement Talks, U.S. Judge Allows 3M, Florida City to Delay ‘Forever Chemicals’ Trial
A trial in which Florida’s Stuart city sued industrial conglomerate 3M Co over water contamination from toxic “forever chemicals” was postponed by a U.S. judge on Monday, according to a court filing.
EPA Proposes Regulations for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The EPA on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on so-called forever chemicals in public drinking water, a move that is expected to cost water utilities billions of dollars.
EPA Poised to Limit Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Water
The EPA is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
State Bans on Products with ‘Forever Chemicals’ Increase
New state laws banning products with “forever chemicals”—from carpets and fast-food wrappers to ski wax—are taking effect.
EPA Proposes Classifying Two “Forever Chemicals” Hazardous
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed classifying two chemicals used in everything from carpets to cookware for more than 50 years as hazardous substances, the latest effort to clean up compounds linked to cancer and other health problems. Because of their nonstick and water-repellent properties, the two man-made substances, commonly known as PFOA and PFOS, were… Continue reading EPA Proposes Classifying Two “Forever Chemicals” Hazardous
EPA Warns that ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pose Health Risks Even at Very Low Levels
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought, posing health risks even at levels so low that they cannot currently be detected. The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by manufacturers in the United… Continue reading EPA Warns that ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pose Health Risks Even at Very Low Levels