Minnesota on Verge of Banning Forever Chemicals May 11, 2023 By Steve Karnowski ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals.” And lawmakers say...
States Consider Ban on Cosmetics With ‘Forever Chemicals’ April 11, 2023 By Lisa Rathke A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of...
EPA to Propose Limits on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water March 8, 2023 By Michael Phillis The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are...
3M Belgian Settlement Signals Increased Risk of ‘Toxic Torts’ in Europe September 16, 2022 By Adam Grossman and Sheryll Mangahas “Toxic torts,” which are lawsuits alleging damage to human health or the environment caused by specific substances, are increasingly common...
‘Forever Chemicals’ Pose Risk Even at Very Low Levels: EPA June 20, 2022 By Matthew Daly The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than...
Maine Lawmakers Move to Phase Out PFAS April 11, 2022 Lawmakers in Maine have made a move toward banning pesticides that contain long-lasting chemicals. The proposal would ban distribution of...
PFAS, Microplastics, Baby Food: Emerging Casualty Risks Keep Coming April 8, 2022 By Chad Hemenway There is no longer a need to ponder the “next asbestos” because the current litigation environment and the recent pace...
Maine Farmers Seek $100M Plan to Tackle PFAS Contamination March 18, 2022 Maine farmers and the state’s agriculture commissioner have testified in favor of a proposal that would create a $100 million...
Delaware Residents Near Guard Base Report High Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ February 23, 2022 By Randall Chase Residents living near an Air National Guard base in northern Delaware have average blood levels of certain toxic manmade chemicals...
Maine Eyes Additional Funding to Fight ‘Forever Chemicals’ February 22, 2022 Maine lawmakers are going to consider more funding to fight “forever chemicals” as more farms discover contamination. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl...