Danish Test Center Uses High-Temperature Flame to Remove PFAS from Soil
A national test center in Korsør, Denmark, has successfully experimented with a method to remove PFAS contaminants from soil using a 1,400-degree Celsius flame.
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A national test center in Korsør, Denmark, has successfully experimented with a method to remove PFAS contaminants from soil using a 1,400-degree Celsius flame.
A civic group in Okinawa has requested on-site investigations of U.S. military bases due to concerns over possible leaks of PFAS chemicals, after unidentified foam was found nearby. The U.S. military has declined the request.

A review by a non-profit organization has found that some top US lobbying firms are simultaneously lobbying both for and against regulations concerning PFAS 'forever chemicals,' raising conflict of interest concerns.
Lecta, a packaging company, has announced the removal of added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from its entire packaging product line.

Belgian company Utexbel is set to appear in court in April for allegedly discharging wastewater containing PFAS, highlighting ongoing environmental concerns.
Despite a state initiative, a low number of residents in Maine are undergoing testing for PFAS contamination.
PFAS synthetic compounds, known as 'forever chemicals,' are ubiquitous in our environment, including in food packaging.

New research suggests that 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) cause faster biological aging in men aged 50 to 65, acting as endocrine disruptors and reducing testosterone levels.

A study suggests that toxic chemicals found in certain plastics, known as 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), may accelerate aging in men in their fifties and early sixties compared to women of the same age.

An investigation by France 3 and Disclose reveals record levels of PFAS (forever chemicals) in agricultural soils in the Meuse and Ardennes regions of France, near the Belgian border, linked to the spreading of industrial sludge.
Critics argue that a new UK plan to tackle PFAS 'forever chemicals' does not match proposed measures in the EU, with cleanup costs potentially reaching €1.7 trillion across Europe.

This cluster explores various aspects surrounding the Olympic Games, including how athletes store their medals, controversies over music copyright, the potential for electronic coaching, and the disqualification of athletes due to 'forever chemicals.'
A new scientific study is shedding light on how persistent "forever chemicals" (PFAS) infiltrate and spread throughout our environment. The findings contribute to understanding the widespread impact of these contaminants.
At a national test center in Korsør, Danske Regioner has successfully experimented with removing PFAS contaminants from soil using a 1400-degree hot flame.

Daily exposure to more than 4,700 compounds jeopardizes our health every day. They are invisible because they are in hundreds of everyday products, from frying pans to furniture dust. Read

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The foundation PFAS Vrij Green Claim is preparing a new lawsuit against chemical manufacturer Chemours in Dordrecht on behalf of nearby residents.

Scientists have found an alarming effect of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) on honeybees, specifically impacting the royal jelly they use to feed larvae.

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.

A study suggests that 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), to which 98% of Americans are exposed, are causing faster aging in men in their 50s and 60s and are tied to various diseases.

Drinking water in the Hungarian capital is safe and healthy. New tests conducted by Budapest Waterworks confirm that the concentration of so-called “forever chemicals” (PFAS) is well below EU limits. In times of growing concern about environmental pollution, Budapest Waterworks gives the all-clear. The metropolis’ tap water not only meets all current Hungarian health regulations, […] The post Budapest Drinking Water Passes Quality Test appeared first on Hungary Today.

A Hungarian study revealed significant levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" in the Danube river, particularly near battery factories, a paper mill, and an oil refinery, raising concerns about drinking water contamination.
Clean Harbors has projected an adjusted EBITDA midpoint of $1.23 billion by 2026, anticipating a 5% growth in its PFAS segment.

High levels of banned 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have been detected in rivers and groundwater across Cumbria and Lancashire, prompting an urgent investigation into their source.

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has confirmed that backyard chicken eggs across the Netherlands are contaminated with PFAS, with new research indicating the chemicals largely originate from earthworms consumed by the chickens.

Cadmium, pesticides, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and other harmful substances permeate our food and contaminate us.

Researchers have discovered that ovalbumin, a protein found in egg whites, can effectively bind to and trap PFAS molecules, offering a potential scalable solution against these persistent 'forever chemicals'. This natural carrier protein forms a stable complex around the PFAS, preventing their harmful effects.

Five clothing items from the brand Kiabi have been recalled after exceeding authorized levels of 'eternal pollutants' (PFAS) in their composition, with consumers advised to stop using and return them.

Thousands of people living in the Dordrecht region are expected to sign up for a mass legal claim against chemical...

A new Greenpeace test reveals that products from the Chinese online fashion giant Shein continue to exceed EU limits for toxic chemicals, with one jacket exceeding the limit by 3115 times, despite previous promises to remove such items.
Research in Japan has revealed that a wide range of dog and cat food products contain toxic PFAS chemicals.

A new study suggests that PFAS "forever chemicals" accelerate biological aging, with middle-aged men identified as the most vulnerable group.

An investigation by Disclose and France 3 reveals that sewage sludge contaminated with PFAS (forever chemicals) has been spread as fertilizer on thousands of hectares of agricultural land in France.
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
A chemical manufacturer in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, has revealed that groundwater at its factory contains PFOS and PFOA, types of PFAS, at concentrations 1992 times the national guideline.
This article explains what PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as 'forever chemicals', are, where they can be found, and their potential health impacts.