PFAS news
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Oct 6, 2026
Will New Jersey's New PFAS-in-Apparel Ban Protect You in 2026?
New Jersey lawmakers just took a major step toward getting "forever chemicals" out of your closet. On March 24, 2026, the state Senate unanimously passed a
Oct 6, 2026
Are State PFAS Bans Actually Cleaning Up Your Clothes in 2026?
A new report making the rounds this week says yes, at least partly. According to NationofChange, state-level legislation targeting "forever chemicals" in
Oct 6, 2026
Are PFAS Bans Working to Cut 'Forever Chemicals' in Your Clothes in 2026?
A new report covered by The Guardian on June 15, 2026, found that state-level bans on PFAS, or "forever chemicals," appear to be having a real effect on th
Oct 5, 2026
Will New EU Packaging Rules in 2026 Finally Curb PFAS in What You Buy?
Starting August 12, the European Union's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now in force across all member states, according to the Europea
Oct 5, 2026
Could 2024 Be the Year Congress Finally Bans PFAS in Food Packaging?
A bill aimed at stripping "forever chemicals" from the wrappers, boxes, and containers that touch your food is back in Congress. The Keep Food Containers S
Oct 5, 2026
Prostate Cancer and Military Service in 2026, What's the PFAS Connection?
Veterans and their families have long wondered whether time spent on military bases came with hidden health costs. A recent legal analysis from the Robert
Oct 4, 2026
Getting PFAS Out of Drinking Water, an EarthTalk Explainer
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of thousands of human-made chemicals prized for their resistance to heat, grease, and wat
Oct 4, 2026
How Can You Protect Your Water from PFAS in 2026, Why Treatment System Design Matters
A new analysis published in Nature is reframing how experts think about "forever chemicals" in tap water. Instead of treating PFAS contamination as a singl
Oct 4, 2026
Is Your Tap Water’s PFAS Protection at Risk?
A federal court case could decide whether the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever national limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water survive
Oct 3, 2026
Driscoll’s Strawberry PFAS Lawsuits, What Shoppers Need to Know in 2026
Two new lawsuits filed against Driscoll's, the California company that controls roughly a third of the world's fresh berry market, allege the grower's stra
Oct 3, 2026
Should You Worry About PFAS in Synthetic Turf at Your Local Park in 2024?
The West Hollywood City Council has hit pause on a plan to replace artificial turf at Hart Park after residents and advocates raised concerns about potenti
Oct 3, 2026
Is Philadelphia's New Murphy Rec Center Turf Field Actually PFAS-Free in 2024?
No, despite assurances from city officials, independent experts say the new artificial turf field at South Philadelphia's Lawrence E. Murphy Recreation Cent
Oct 2, 2026
PFAS Remediation in 2026, What It Costs, Who Pays, and What It Means for Your Water and Gear
Cleaning up "forever chemicals" has become one of the most expensive environmental challenges in the country, and 2026 is shaping up to be the year the bil
Oct 2, 2026
Can New PFAS Destruction Tech Finally Clean Up Forever Chemicals in 2026?
Colorado School of Mines announced on May 6, 2026 that it is launching a $7 million research center dedicated to evaluating technologies that destroy PFAS
Oct 2, 2026
Can New Cleanup Technology From Parsons Finally Get PFAS Out of the Environment in 2026?
Parsons Corporation, a major environmental engineering and infrastructure firm, announced on July 6, 2026, that it is advancing a suite of integrated techn
Oct 1, 2026
Europe's 25 ppb PFHxA Rule in 2026, What It Means for Your Rain Jacket and Outdoor Gear
Starting in October 2026, a widely used "forever chemical" called PFHxA (undecafluorohexanoic acid, sometimes shortened from its longer chemical name) will
Oct 1, 2026
Can the EU's REACH Regulation Finally Stop Forever Chemicals in 2026?
Europe's chemical rulebook is tightening around PFAS, and the ripple effects are reaching store shelves far beyond the EU. A new explainer from Innovation
Oct 1, 2026
Is Europe Finally Cracking Down on PFAS in 2026, And What Does It Mean for Your Shopping Cart?
If you've felt like PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," keep popping up in the news with no end in sight, you're not imagining things. According to a
Sep 30, 2026
Is Your Outdoor Gear Still Full of PFAS in 2026?
If you've bought a rain jacket, tent, or sleeping bag in the last few years, there's a good chance it was treated with PFAS, a class of synthetic chemical
Sep 30, 2026
Can You Stay Warm and Dry in 2026 Without Forever Chemicals?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Everest in 1953 wearing cotton, wool, and early synthetic shells, no PFAS required. Yet more than
Sep 30, 2026
Are “Forever Chemicals” in Your Makeup a Real Concern in 2026?
The FDA is once again in the hot seat over PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”, this time for how it talks about them in cosmetics. According to Amer
Sep 29, 2026
Do ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cause Gut Problems in Kids? What the 2026 Study Means for Parents
A new study published in The Guardian on July 24, 2026, is raising fresh questions for parents about early-life exposure to PFAS, the so-called "forever c
Sep 29, 2026
Can PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Really Cut Your Fertility by 40%? What to Know
A study covered by TODAY.com in March 2023 found that women with higher levels of PFAS "forever chemicals" in their blood had a 40% reduced chance of becom
Sep 29, 2026
Do ‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Fertility in 2023? What the New PFAS Study Means for You
A new study has added to growing concern that "forever chemicals", the man-made compounds found in everything from nonstick pans to waterproof jackets, m
Sep 28, 2026
Is Your Drinking Water Still Protected From PFAS in 2026? What EPA's Guidance Withdrawal Means for You
The Environmental Protection Agency has moved to rescind a set of internal guidance documents that were designed to help keep PFAS "forever chemicals" out
Sep 28, 2026
Is Your Drinking Water Safe From ‘Forever Chemicals’ in 2026? What Pennsylvania’s Sludge Crisis Means for You
For decades, farmers across rural Pennsylvania spread treated sewage sludge, known as biosolids, on their fields as a low-cost fertilizer. Now, according to
Sep 28, 2026
How to Get PFAS Out of Your Drinking Water, a Reader Question Answered
A reader from Reno, Nevada, recently asked a version of the question millions of Americans are now asking, her water utility flagged PFAS, or "forever chem
Sep 27, 2026
Is There PFAS in Your Workout Clothes? What the Lululemon Investigation Means for You in 2026
If you've ever wondered why your leggings don't pill after a hundred washes, or why your rain shell shrugs off a downpour, the answer may be chemistry you
Sep 27, 2026
Are PFAS Pesticides Contaminating California’s Water in 2026, and What Can You Do About It?
A new analysis from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that PFAS-based pesticides are turning up widely in California’s agricultural waterways
Sep 27, 2026
Did the EPA Just Approve More “Forever Chemical” Pesticides in 2026, And What Does It Mean for Your Food?
Yes. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the Trump-era Environmental Protection Agency approved two new PFAS-based pesticides on June 30, 202
Sep 26, 2026
Can New PFAS Destruction Technology Actually Protect You?
A small-cap Canadian company just got a stock bump for progress on a machine that promises to destroy PFAS "forever chemicals" rather than just filter them
Sep 26, 2026
Is Your Huntsville Tap Water Safe From PFAS in 2026?
Huntsville Utilities has filed a lawsuit against chemical manufacturers 3M and Daikin, alleging that so-called "forever chemicals" have contaminated the dr
Sep 26, 2026
Perkasie's Water Is PFAS-Free After One Year, What Does That Mean for Your Tap?
Residents in Perkasie, Pennsylvania, just passed a milestone that many communities across the country are still working toward, a full year of treated drin
Sep 25, 2026
Will the EU's New PFAS Crackdown in 2026 Actually Reduce Your Exposure?
The European Commission is moving forward with a fresh package of restrictions, monitoring requirements, and clean-up initiatives aimed at "forever chemica
Sep 25, 2026
PFAS in the EU, What Does 2026's Regulatory Turning Point Mean for You?
On March 26, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a 60-day public consultation on a draft opinion from its scientific committees regarding the
Sep 25, 2026
Can You Still Eat the Fish You Catch in 2024?
If you fish for dinner, camp near a favorite river, or just like knowing what's in your local water, a June 2020 resolution from the National Wildlife Fede
Sep 24, 2026
Can Cotton Rain Gear Actually Keep You Dry Without PFAS in 2026?
Cotton is having an unlikely moment in outdoor gear. As shoppers grow wary of "forever chemicals" in their waterproof jackets, a decades-old fabric called
Sep 24, 2026
Is There PFAS in Your Makeup? What the FDA’s 2026 Cosmetics Report Means for You
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a report examining per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products, according to a summa
Sep 24, 2026
Is Your Makeup Safe From PFAS in 2026? What the FDA's New Findings Mean for You
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed a long-awaited review of PFAS chemicals used in cosmetic products, and the results are a mixed bag for
Sep 23, 2026
Why Does 1 in 6 People Face Infertility in 2023, And Could Everyday PFAS Exposure Be a Factor?
A new report from the World Health Organization estimates that roughly 17.5% of people worldwide, about 1 in 6, have experienced infertility at some point in
Sep 23, 2026
Does Tap Water Contain Fertility-Harming Forever Chemicals in 2026?
A new study covered by The Eastleigh Voice has renewed concern that PFAS, the man-made "forever chemicals" found in drinking water and countless consumer p
Sep 23, 2026
Do Forever Chemicals in Tap Water Affect Fertility in 2026?
New reporting this week is pushing an uncomfortable question into kitchens and bathrooms across the country, could the water coming out of your tap be maki
Sep 22, 2026
PFAS at Pease, Will the Air Force Finally Act on New Hampshire's Contamination?
New Hampshire's congressional delegation is turning up the pressure on the U.S. Air Force over long-standing PFAS contamination at the former Pease Air For
Sep 22, 2026
How Can You Lower Your PFAS Exposure in 2026?
Michigan is marking the first-ever PFAS Awareness Week this month, and state officials are using the occasion to remind residents that "forever chemicals"
Sep 22, 2026
Is Your Drinking Water Safe from PFAS in 2026? What EPA's New Proposals Mean for You
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed two new rules that would reshape how "forever chemicals" are regulated in tap water, acc
Sep 21, 2026
Are Baby Wipes Safe from PFAS in 2026? What Consumer Reports' Testing Found
New testing from Consumer Reports brings some rare good news for parents worried about "forever chemicals" showing up in everyday baby products. In a repor
Sep 21, 2026
Is PFAS in Pet Food Putting Your Dog or Cat at Risk?
New research out of Japan is raising fresh questions about how PFAS, the "forever chemicals" linked to a range of health concerns, end up in the food bow
Sep 21, 2026
Are Driscoll's Strawberries Safe? What the New PFAS Lawsuit Means for Shoppers
A new class action lawsuit filed against Driscoll's, the world's largest berry supplier, alleges that the company marketed its strawberries as "safe" while
Sep 20, 2026
Can New WPI Technology Finally Destroy PFAS “Forever Chemicals”?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has been awarded $1.5 million in federal funding to accelerate research into technology designed to break down PFAS
Sep 20, 2026
Can New EPA-Funded Technology Finally Destroy PFAS in Industrial Wastewater in 2026?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says a technology developed with help from its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program now offers indust
Sep 20, 2026
Is Indiana American Water's $150M PFAS Cleanup Enough to Protect Your Tap Water?
Indiana American Water has announced a $150 million plan to install PFAS treatment systems across its service areas, starting with a new plant in Charlesto
Sep 19, 2026
Is Europe's PFAS Restriction Finally Happening in 2026?
Yes, and it matters even if you don't live in the EU. According to a client alert from law firm White & Case LLP, the long-discussed European proposal to
Sep 19, 2026
Is the EU Finally Getting Serious About PFAS in 2026?
On June 15, 2026, European Commissioner for Environment Jessika Roswall held high-level talks in Brussels on the growing crisis of PFAS, the "forever chem
Sep 19, 2026
Are Wild Turkeys Safe to Eat in Maine? What the PFAS Warning Means for You
Maine wildlife officials have told hunters not to eat wild turkeys harvested in parts of the state after testing found "forever chemicals," or PFAS, in the
Sep 18, 2026
Does Your Makeup Contain "Forever Chemicals", and Should You Worry in 2026?
A new government review has confirmed what many consumer advocates have suspected for years, PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals," are present in a rang
Sep 18, 2026
Is PFAS Hiding in Your Make-Up Bag in 2026?
A new explainer from the British Beauty Council, published June 14, 2026, confirms what many consumer advocates have long suspected, certain PFAS chemicals
Sep 18, 2026
Is Your Makeup Hiding PFAS? What to Know Before You Buy
PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals", aren't just in drinking water and firefighting foam. They're also turning up in lipstick, foundation, waterproof
Sep 17, 2026
Can PFAS Exposure Before Birth Affect a Son's Fertility Later in Life? What a 2022 Study Found
A peer-reviewed study highlighted by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) in October 2022 found that mothers' exposure to PFAS, the "forever che
Sep 17, 2026
Can Cutting Plastics and PFAS From Your Home Really Boost Fertility in 2026?
A new Netflix documentary, The Plastic Detox, is putting a provocative question in front of millions of viewers, could removing everyday plastics and the c
Sep 17, 2026
Could a Common Forever Chemical Be Undermining Early Pregnancy in 2026?
A new animal study is raising fresh questions about how PFAS, the so-called "forever chemicals" found in everything from waterproof jackets to nonstick pans
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