Infants are being exposed to PFAS chemicals in breast milk
A new study finds that currently used PFAS — thought to be less dangerous than "legacy" versions — are becoming increasingly common in our bodies
Chemicals called SVOCs, emitted from household objects, are altering children's microbiomes
SVOCs are found in plastics, flooring, furniture, and more
PFAS chemicals reach remote oceans and accumulate in whales, dolphins, and other ocean life
Scientists studying the 'forever chemicals' say this trend is concerning
Widespread PFAS chemical pollution will likely make COVID-19 worse
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
Industrial chemical polluters are almost unregulated in the US. We can do more
The existing regulatory framework puts too much burden on the Environmental Protection Agency — and too little on manufacturers
What "Dark Waters" gets right about the DuPont/PFAS water pollution case
The movie underscores the dangers of polyfluoroalyl substances in the environment and the corporate malfeasance that led to it
Scientists just cut the tolerable intake of PFAs by 99.9%
PFAs are everywhere. In cosmetics, wrapping your greasy take-out burgers, and eventually, 98% of humans' bloodstreams. The recommended tolerable intake for PFAs was just cut by 99.9%.
These unregulated, potentially dangerous chemicals are probably already in your bloodstream
Researchers have known that there are unsafe compounds in our water for decades, but the government is just starting to catch up
An unexplained result shows why studying the effects of chemicals is so tricky
Even in the lab, it's not easy to control every part of the process