‘They’re not making good’: Westminster’s long wait for clean water - The Boston Globe The companies likely responsible for contaminating hundreds of private wells in Westminster with PFAS have blown past deadlines for fixing the mess.

In 2022, Westminster discovered hundreds of private wells had been contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals.” Four years later, residents are still dealing with the consequences.

The April 2026 PFAS Project Lab Newsletter is out now! Check it out here: mailchi.mp/4dc999ce8a4e...

Maine Listened to Farmers and Confronted the PFAS Crisis Inescapable by Marina Schauffler reminds us that rural communities can lead the way in confronting the environmental challenges of our time like PFAS.

"Maine Listened to Farmers and Confronted the PFAS Crisis". Read the full article here: barnraisingmedia.com/maine-listen...

Maine Listened to Farmers and Confronted the PFAS Crisis Inescapable by Marina Schauffler reminds us that rural communities can lead the way in confronting the environmental challenges of our time like PFAS.

“The story of PFAS and agriculture is not always about disaster,” says Nancy McBrady, Deputy Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture. “There are glimmers of hope, and if we’re going to tackle this on a national scale, we can’t lose sight of that.” barnraisingmedia.com/maine-listen...

Gov. Tony Evers signs bills releasing money to combat PFAS contamination • Wisconsin Examiner The bill signing is the culmination of about three years of debate over the money, which was first set aside in the 2023-25 state budget.

Gov. Tony Evers signs bills releasing money to combat PFAS contamination. Via @bspears.bsky.social

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysis

Toxic #Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds...

Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysis

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The best Pfas-free rain jackets in the US

Embrace spring showers with the best PFAS-free rain jackets for hiking, running, and just looking good

People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood Exclusive: Testing in Bentham, home to UK’s highest recorded Pfas levels, finds one in four have blood levels in greatest risk category Alarming levels of toxic forever chemicals have been found in the blood of people living in a town previously revealed to be contaminated with the UK’s highest recorded level of Pfas. Pfas, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and commonly known as forever chemicals because of their persistence in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of serious illnesses, including some cancers. They are used in a variety of consumer products but one of their most prolific uses is in firefighting foam. Continue reading...

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

Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ may harm kids during critical period for bone development | CNN Chemicals called PFAS may lower bone density in adolescents, a new study has found.

The “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are increasingly known to potentially pose many threats, the latest of which may be child bone health, according to a new study.

Wisconsin Senate unanimously passes PFAS legislation • Wisconsin Examiner The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday passed two bills to spend $125 million set aside for PFAS mitigation and cleanup.

The Wisconsin Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday that, once signed, will release $125 million set aside nearly three years ago to address PFAS contamination in the state’s water supplies. via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/17/w...

Why Mainers aren’t getting their blood tested for PFAS The 164 positive tests the state has collected since last fall likely represent a fraction of the people exposed to high PFAS levels.

Maine is leading the way in confronting the PFAS crisis. We want to make sure people are aware of the resources available.

Emerging treatments are showing promise. In some cases, doctors can even reduce PFAS levels in patients.

If you live in an impacted area, talk to your doctor about testing.

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation. https://cnn.it/4bqTFYm

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’ From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

Environmental chemists are now using silicone wristbands to track invisible exposure to toxins like PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in people's everyday environments.

Illinois orders 21 communities to remove forever chemicals from drinking water by 2029. But who will pay? Many towns cannot afford the millions of dollars needed to upgrade their water systems. That means ratepayers could end up footing the bill.

Many towns in Illinois cannot afford the millions of dollars needed to upgrade their water systems with equipment to remove PFAS, and grants are limited. That means ratepayers could end up footing the bill.

Bill mandating ingredient labels on menstrual products headed to Spanberger • Virginia Mercury While some companies label ingredients used to make menstrual health products like tampons or pads, many disclose little about the chemicals their products contain.

"Bill mandating ingredient labels on menstrual products headed to Spanberger" Read the full article here: virginiamercury.com/2026/03/03/b...

Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.

Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations

Feb. 27 Policy Watch: EPA sued over latest dicamba approval In other developments, the EPA adds another PFAS to its Toxics Release Inventory program and the Interior Department proposes seabed mining rules

Feb. 27 Policy Watch: EPA sued over latest dicamba approval

In other developments, the EPA adds another PFAS to its Toxics Release Inventory program and the Interior Department proposes seabed mining rules.

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North Carolina Regulators Nix $1.2 Billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilmington Harbor - Inside Climate News U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination.

North Carolina coastal regulators formally objected to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ $1.2B plan to dredge 28 miles of Wilmington Harbor, saying the proposal conflicts with state coastal policies and lacks key information on environmental harms, including PFAS contamination and wetland loss.

After cancer diagnoses, Tewksbury family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS A brother and sister want to know if the chemicals contributed to their illness.

"After cancer diagnoses, Tewksbury family seeks answers about landfill contaminated with PFAS". Read the full story here: www.wcvb.com/article/afte...

More than 70% of American adults are very or somewhat concerned about exposure to toxic chemicals in their food and drinking water, according to a new survey by the Pew Charitable Trusts. https://cnn.it/3OBhqFh

Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn’t require PFAS wax U.S. ski techs reflect on competing at the first Olympics banning waxes with "forever chemicals."

Team USA is proving that world-class skiing doesn’t require PFAS wax

U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting Officials at the agency knew about the use of potentially dangerous “forever chemicals” in protective gear years before publicly acknowledging the issue, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.

NEW: ProPublica recently reported that the U.S. Forest Service knowingly issued protective gear containing PFAS to wildland firefighters.

The agency says it has now stopped distributing those garments.

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Documenting PFAS Contamination in Southern Communities | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series Reporters and filmmakers talk about making the documentary ‘Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy,’ which examined how industry, regulators and communities have navigated forever chemical c...

How did PFAS chemicals contaminate the water and environment in parts of Georgia and Alabama? The reporters and filmmakers behind a collaborative project investigating the issue discussed what it was like to bring it to life in "Contaminated: The Carpet Industry’s Toxic Legacy."

PFAS Project Lab members Kimberly Garrett and Alissa Cordner are quoted in this Allegheny Front article! Read the full article here: www.alleghenyfront.org/pfas-forever... @alissa-a.bsky.social @kimgarrett.bsky.social

Three Olympic Athletes Were Just Disqualified for a Novel Reason: PFAS Their skis and snowboards tested positive for “forever chemicals,” slippery-but-dangerous chemicals now banned in the Games.

Several Olympic athletes were disqualified after their skis and snowboards tested positive for traces of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” which have been banned at the Games for the first time this year because of their damage to the environment and the human body.

Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters Exclusive: High levels of banned ‘forever chemical’ have been detected in rivers and groundwater at 25 sites

It's still a shock to find a new PFAS forever chemical hotspot, even when it's inevitable. A bit of digging around paper mills, which often use PFAS, revealed the banned carcinogen PFOS at levels as high as 3,000ng/l in groundwater in south Cumbria
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Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years. As early as 2021, government officials were alerted to the presence of potentially dangerous chemicals known as PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.

Forest Service officials were alerted in 2021 to the presence of “forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, in gear worn by wildland firefighters.

The agency has yet to publicly acknowledge the issue.

The Olympics just saw its first ‘forever chemical’ disqualifications Waxes containing PFAS are banned at the Milan-Cortina Games. Three athletes already have been disqualified for using them.

The Olympics just saw its first ‘forever chemical’ disqualifications

Whistleblower Says Radioactive Fracking Waste Site Melted His Jaw. Now There’s an Elementary School There. Then an elementary school was built on top of it.

For decades, Texas let drillers spread staggering amounts of radioactive and PFAS-ridden waste on the fringes of the nation’s fourth largest metro area — while making it virtually impossible for the public to know where.

Absolutely fucking insane story from @saulelbein.bsky.social today

Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years. As early as 2021, government officials were alerted to the presence of potentially dangerous chemicals known as PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters, according to emails obtained by ProPublica.

“Email correspondence obtained by ProPublica shows that government officials were alerted to the presence of PFAS in pants used by wildland firefighters as early as 2021.”
Via @abestreep.bsky.social