forever chemicals

  1. Michael Harrop

    Study PFAS mixtures more toxic than single compounds. First-of-its-kind research highlights need for change to regulation (Sep 2024) Neurotoxic Effects of Mixtures of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Environmental and Human Blood Concentrations

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/01/pfas-mixtures-water-toxic https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.4c06017
  2. Michael Harrop

    Other Study links PFAS exposure to kidney function decline via gut microbiome (Oct 2024, n=78) The potential mediating role of the gut microbiome and metabolites in the association between PFAS and kidney function in young adults: A proof-of-concept study

    https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-links-pfas-exposure-kidney-function.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969724066750 Graphical abstract
  3. Michael Harrop

    Article Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals. Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance. (Aug 2024)

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/31/climate/pfas-fertilizer-sludge-farm.html This is pretty disturbing. Beyond PFAS, I'd also be concerned about prescription drugs.
  4. Michael Harrop

    Article WHO Drops Weak PFAS Guidelines and Starts Anew After Criticism Over Industry Influence. "This is unprecedented, but the WHO got unprecedented criticism,"

    https://www.commondreams.org/news/who-drops-weak-pfas-guidelines WHO to scrap weak PFAS drinking water guidelines after alleged corruption. Regulations ignored credible research and didn’t fully protect human health, independent scientists say...
  5. Michael Harrop

    Other Early life exposure to "forever chemicals" permanently disrupts the gut microbiome (Aug 2024) Effects of Early Life Exposures to the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Ligand TCDF on Gut Microbiota and Host Metabolic Homeostasis in C57BL/6J Mice

    https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/early-life-exposure-common-chemical-permanently-disrupts-gut-microbiome/ https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP13356
  6. Michael Harrop

    Article Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS. Condoms & Lubricants Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/28/condoms-pfas-forever-chemicals https://www.mamavation.com/health/condoms-lubricants-pfas-forever-chemicals.html
  7. Michael Harrop

    Article Nut Butters & Peanut Butter Sans Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”– Purchasing Guide 2022

    https://www.mamavation.com/food/nut-butters-peanut-butter-sans-toxic-pfas-forever-chemicals-purchasing-guide-2022.html I've been trying to find plastic-free peanut butter. Even if I buy the peanuts, and roast & grind them on my own, it's difficult to find a plastic-free grinder/blender/food...
  8. Michael Harrop

    Article PFAS in Cooking Oils — Non-Toxic Purchasing Guide 2022

    https://www.mamavation.com/food/pfas-found-in-cooking-oils-non-toxic-guide.html
  9. Michael Harrop

    Article Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’. Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks. (Jun 2024)

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/10/climate/pfas-forever-chemicals-lawsuit.html
  10. Michael Harrop

    Article US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS. Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound (Mar 2024)

    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/30/pfas-ban-plastic-containers-court
  11. Michael Harrop

    Article Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure. (Mar 2024)

    https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-limit-exposure-to-forever-chemicals/
  12. Michael Harrop

    Article Most US sandwich baggies contain toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’. Testing commissioned by Mamavation blog found high levels of a marker of PFAS in nine of 11 baggies tested (Mar 2024)

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/14/plastic-sandwich-bags-pfas-chemicals https://www.mamavation.com/food/plastic-sandwich-bags-ziploc-pfas-forever-chemicals.html You can buy compostable sandwich/zip-lock bags in some stores now. Target has them. The EPA has a page listing...
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