Testing shows an herbicide product used on public lands contains PFAS, a group of chemicals with high persistence and health risks.
Our blog has reported previously on California PFAS regulations, including its watershed laws with novel definitions of PFAS and the noted problems with the total organic fluorine testing method.
Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from PFAS pesticides — potentially toxic “forever chemicals” that can remain in the body for years.
Policy and toxicology are slated to collide as the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) considers allowing the use of a PFAS pesticide by invoking an emergency waiver process in federal pesticide law.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is considering granting “emergency” approval for a PFAS pesticide, meaning it will not have to undergo important safety reviews required as ...
Washington State, through its Department of Ecology, recently amended its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) rule. The amendments target new product categories and products in these categories ...
A U.S. sailor uses a hand pesticide sprayer as part of a demonstration in this 2018 file photo. (Photo by Spc. 3rd Class Katie Cox) Advocates who were fervent supporters of a bill to ban a type of ...
The Wisconsin Assembly on Friday evening unanimously passed a long awaited compromise bill to clean up PFAS contamination.