A New York pilot program now offers Westchester private well owners free PFAS testing and rebates for treatment if contamination is found.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill insects on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump administration. Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits
The EPA has quietly approved additional PFAS pesticides to spray crops despite scientific concerns over potential toxicity. Critics say industry influence is at play.
Contractors are removing contaminated soil from the area of an old septic system at the new Amberly Elementary School site, while city water wells continue to meet safety standards.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's attorney general sued several large chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so…
New York’s attorney general is suing several large chemical and agricultural companies, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in cosmetics, non-stick cookware and other products.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s attorney general sued several large chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in cosmetics, non-stick cookware and other products. The lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, The Chemours Company and Corteva and other manufacturers is the latest legal action over PFAS, which […]
Science News: A recent study reveals the presence of harmful PFAS chemicals in the feathers of Antarctic penguins, highlighting the alarming spread of human pollution in even the most remote ecosystems. This discovery serves as a crucial indicator of environmental health and the need for regulatory action on forever chemicals.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of synthetic chemicals used for water- and grease-resistant properties, are found in a wide range of everyday products, including cookware, clothing, food packaging, cosmetics and firefighting foam, according to multiple studies and reports. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that approximately 78% of the U.S. general population has […]
Visit spotlights American-built technology destroying PFAS at commercial scale as EPA highlights companies that embody its Powering the Great American Comeback initiative
Toxic “forever” chemicals are seeping into the water Americans drink every day. The more we learn about the potential health impacts of these chemicals, the mor
Decision follows a public comment period that included Northwatch's concerns about the proposed cleanup's long-term effectiveness
Erin Brockovich, who secured a historic $333 million settlement against PG&E in 1993 and was immortalized by Julia Roberts on the silver screen, has launched a new battle against the proliferation of AI data centers across the United States and beyond.
Erin Brockovich, who secured a historic $333 million settlement against PG&E in 1993 and was immortalized by Julia Roberts on the silver screen, has launched a new battle against the proliferation of AI data centers across the United States and beyond.
In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global
Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal indicators of forever chemical exposure in oceans.
Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal...
Hey neighbors! Pull up a chair, because this month we’re going to talk about something you may have heard on the news: PFAS. The name sounds like a science test you didn’t study for, but I promise — by the time you finish this column, you’ll know exactly what it means and what you can do about it. That’s what your community nurse is here for! So, what are PFAS? PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (say that five times fast!). Scientists call them “forever chemicals” because once they get into the environment — or into our bodies — […]
The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.