Democrat Wisconsin governor bill to fight forever chemicals legislative session
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers indicated Wednesday that he has no intention of signing a Republican bill that would spend tens of millions of dollars to address pollution from so-called permanent chemicals known as PFAS. That’s because the bill would significantly reduce the enforcement powers of regulators. The Senate passed the bill in November, and the […]
‘Forever chemicals’ in 70M American water systems: study
More than 70 million Americans drink tap water contaminated with “permanent chemicals” linked to cancer and damage to reproductive and immune systems, according to a federal study. These “forever chemicals” (officially known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)) are microscopic, man-made compounds that cannot be broken down by the body. Federal Environmental Protection Agency report […]
Anti-Israel protesters at Columbia claim they were sprayed with chemicals
Anti-Israel student demonstrators who marched on Columbia University's campus on Friday claimed they were sprayed with a chemical that smelled like “raw sewage and dead rats.” Members of the suspended university groups Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace said they were approached by two unidentified men outside the Lower Library and […]
‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics rack up $250 billion a year in health care costs: Study
Microplastics, which contain “permanent chemicals,” add $250 billion annually to U.S. health care costs, according to a recent report. study Conducted by researchers at New York University, daily mail report. chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, is man-made and used in many products, including nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cleaning […]
Plastic chemicals ‘widespread’ in packaged products like Cheerios: report
Potentially dangerous levels of plastic chemicals are “pervasive” in popular foods such as Cheerios, Coca-Cola and Gerber cereal, a report says. report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit advocacy group, tested 85 food items sold at supermarkets and fast food chains and found some level of plastic chemicals in 84 of them. Chemicals called “plasticizers” or phthalates […]