Some of the foam tested by UNH researchers had anywhere from seven to 70 times as much the “forever chemical” PFAS in it compared to the water just below it, said Paula Mouser, professor of ...

This raised the possibility that firefighting foam containing PFAS that is used at U.S. military bases may have polluted the water supply on Okinawa’s main island. Yoshihiko Matsui, professor ...

PFAS are microscopic chemicals used in dozens of manufacturing processes, from cookware to clothes, carpets, food packaging and make-up. It is also used in firefighting foam. The chemicals ...

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or PFAS. Preliminary findings show levels of the so-called forever chemicals were seven to 70 times higher in the foam than levels in the underlying surface water.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are starting a program to collect PFAS containing firefighting foam from Wisconsin fire ...

cosmetics and textiles — along with industrial uses like water-repellent coatings and firefighting foam. Often referred to as forever chemicals, PFAS have also increasingly been linked to ...

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A young woman applies mascara. France passed a law on Thursday banning the use of so-called "forever chemicals" (PFAS), which do not break down in the natural environment, in cosmetics and clothing.

Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, last month circulated two bills aimed at addressing PFAS: one that would create ... packaging and firefighting foam. The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are ...