Mounting research reveals the danger posed by a group of man-made chemicals developed in the 1930s that are resistant to water, heat, and oil. They’re used in paint, upholstery, cookware, carpeting, packaging, clothing, cosmetics, and more to make products nonstick, stain repellant, and waterproof. Among the health effects these products are linked to is the…
House Hears From Witnesses on Risks to Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’
October 6, 2021
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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), or “Forever Chemicals,” questioning witnesses on those chemicals’ dangers and sparking debate over the proper role of the federal government in managing the country’s waters. The hearing comes in the midst of…
House Panel Hears From Witnesses on Risks to Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’
October 6, 2021
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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” questioning witnesses on the chemicals’ dangers and sparking debate over the proper role of the federal government in managing the country’s waters. The hearing comes amid heavy media coverage…
Nearly Half of US Cosmetics Contain This Toxic Chemical
Cosmetics and personal care products have often tested positive for toxic chemicals. Now, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Notre Dame has found that more than half of common U.S. cosmetics tested contain high levels of industrial compounds associated with various health conditions, including cancer. One chemical found in an “alarming”…
Mothers’ Milk Positive for Chemicals Causing Birth Defects
June 6, 2021
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In the 20th century, scientists developed a group of complex, manmade chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In the past decade, researchers have found these chemicals contaminating drinking water and the environment. Current research measures them at alarming rates in breast milk. The properties of these substances include oil and water repellency, temperature resistance,…
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