Newsom signs bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in tampons
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday that will ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products in California that contain…
After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO — A new bill could ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products that contain potentially toxic chemicals in California, reigniting a push by…
Testicular cancer tied to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Air Force study
Gary Flook served in the Air Force for 37 years, as a firefighter at the now-closed Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois and the former…
Wodonga residents fear potential future health impacts caused by toxic PFAS foam
A border resident has raised concerns about the potential long-term health impacts caused by toxic PFAS foam.Key points:$132.7 million was awarded to landholders on Monday…
California finds widespread PFAS contamination in water sources
WASHINGTON — Nearly 300 drinking water wells and other water sources in California have traces of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, new state testing has found.…
White House sets new drinking water standards targeting PFAS 'forever chemicals'
The Biden administration announced new national drinking water standards that address polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, limiting their exposure in humans. Source link
Worried about PFAS water contamination? Here’s what to do
WASHINGTON — After The Times reported last week that nearly 300 drinking water wells and other water sources in California had been contaminated with toxic chemicals…