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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Yorkshire town residents have 'shocking' high levels of 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer

Residents of Bentham, a Yorkshire town, have been found to have alarming levels of 'forever chemicals' associated with cancer, according to a recent ITV documentary investigation.

Mar 20 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood

Residents of a North Yorkshire town have been found to have dangerously high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to local groundwater contamination.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

PFAS in Cherry Tomatoes Sold in Sweden

Many varieties of cherry tomatoes sold in Swedish grocery stores contain PFAS, according to tests conducted by Råd & Rön.

Mar 19 • 06:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Want to cover over PFAS-contaminated training site

The Swedish Armed Forces plans to cover an old training site in Tullinge to protect groundwater contaminated with PFAS chemicals.

Mar 18 • 19:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Start-up in Oberhaching: No More Forever Chemicals

A start-up in Oberhaching, Germany is developing a solution to eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals, known for their persistence in the environment and adverse health effects.

Mar 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Test trials lead to breakthrough in cleaning PFAS-contaminated soil

Two research projects in Denmark have successfully removed PFAS from contaminated soil in Korsør.

Mar 16 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Experiments have removed PFAS from soil with a 1,400-degree hot flame

Two Danish projects successfully remove PFAS from contaminated soil in Korsør by heating the soil to between 350-450 degrees Celsius.

Mar 16 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

PFAS: how 'eternal chemicals' are affecting your health and how to avoid them

The article discusses the health risks posed by PFAS, a group of over 4,700 chemical compounds, and recent European regulations limiting their presence in drinking water.

Mar 15 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time

Top US lobbying firms are found lobbying for both chemical manufacturers and health organizations regarding PFAS regulation, raising conflict of interest issues.

Mar 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Fetuses likely have more ‘forever chemicals’ in blood than thought – report

New research indicates that fetuses may have higher levels of `forever chemicals` in their blood than previously recorded, highlighting the potential risks during fetal development.

Mar 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Clothing from the Kiabi brand recalled due to excessive PFAS levels

Kiabi has issued a recall for five clothing items due to excessive levels of PFAS, urging consumers not to use them.

Mar 12 • 13:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover that babies are exposed to 42 chemical substances before birth

A new study reveals that babies are exposed to significantly more chemical substances before birth than previously thought, particularly concerning PFAS substances.

Mar 8 • 11:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

A new study suggests that exposure to 'forever chemicals' may be linked to accelerated biological aging in middle-aged men.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The ‘boom’ of stainless steel pans: how fear of PFAS is driving the return of a classic

Concerns over PFAS chemicals in cookware are leading to a resurgence in demand for stainless steel pans, benefitting historic brands like Cristel.

Mar 4 • 04:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Investigation: Here is what the food made for your pet could be dangerous

A study highlights the potential dangers of PFAS chemicals in pet food, urging owners to be aware of ingredients and diversify protein sources.

Feb 28 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Do ‘forever chemicals’ age men faster? Experts urge caution on new study

A new study suggests that PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ may speed up aging in men, but experts warn against drawing definitive conclusions.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'forever chemicals' may accelerate aging in men aged 50-65

A new study suggests that PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', could accelerate biological aging in men between the ages of 50 and 65.

Feb 26 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The two substances that age men faster – The new research

A new study finds that PFAS chemicals are accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men, according to research from the Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in Shanghai.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Eternal pollutants have contaminated thousands of hectares of agricultural land according to an investigation

An investigation reveals that PFAS-contaminated sludge has been spread as fertilizer over thousands of hectares of agricultural land in France.

Feb 26 • 06:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

PFAS Pollution Mediation Application Rejected: U.S. Military Bases Exempt,

A local mediation request for PFAS pollution affecting the area around U.S. military bases in Okinawa was rejected, highlighting legislative gaps regarding military facilities.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mariah Blake on PFAS Chemicals: The Alarming Power of the Chemical Lobby

Mariah Blake's new book reveals the troubling influence of the chemical lobby regarding PFAS chemicals and the failure of U.S. authorities to protect citizens from their dangers.

Feb 22 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters

Investigations reveal high levels of carcinogenic PFOS contamination in Cumbria and Lancashire water sources, with significant health implications.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pollution, leaks, under-investment... This ticking time bomb that will drive up the water bills of the French

The article discusses the severe challenges facing French municipalities regarding water quality, highlighting the impact of pollution and under-investment on rising water bills.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

EU introduces a ban. These substances will disappear from shops and restaurants

European Union officials are finalizing a regulation that will ban PFAS chemicals, which are known to be toxic and persist in the environment, affecting many industries and consumers.

Feb 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

PFAS plume linked to historic tanker crash and decommissioned dump

The article discusses the community's concerns over PFAS contamination linked to a historic tanker crash and a nearby decommissioned dump, highlighting the impact on local wetland ecosystems.

Feb 6 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Environmentalists decry ‘crushingly disappointing’ Pfas action plan for UK

Environmental campaigners have criticized the UK government's Pfas action plan for being inadequately weak in tackling harmful 'forever chemicals', warning it may prolong environmental damage.

Feb 3 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Britain unveils first national plan to curb 'forever chemicals' risks

Britain has launched its first national plan to address the dangers posed by 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS, which accumulate in the environment and can affect human health.

Feb 3 • 00:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Journalist: The dangerous substance is everywhere. But the authorities are hiding who pollutes with PFAS

A journalist reveals attempts to uncover which Danish companies are using hazardous PFAS chemicals, which pose serious health risks, as authorities withhold this information from the public.

Feb 2 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Eternal Chemicals: Danger for the Unborn?

Research indicates that PFAS chemicals in drinking water may be linked to increased rates of miscarriages and early births, as well as lower birth weights among infants.

Jan 4 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

French ban on ‘forever chemicals' in cosmetics and clothes to enter into force

France's new legislation banning the production and sale of 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics and textiles will take effect on Thursday, aiming to reduce environmental and health risks associated with PFAS.

Dec 30 • 14:37 UTC

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