A study by U.S. and Japanese scientists measured a total PFAS concentration of 164.3 parts per trillion in a single seawater sample taken in June 2023 near Kadena Marina, just north of the air base.

I felt protected but not claustrophobic. That protection, it turns out, was due to a class of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS and PFCs, that as of January 2025 are now banned from apparel for sale ...

In der Regenjacke, auf dem Backpapier, in Lebensmitteln und Trinkwasser – Ewigkeitschemikalien, kurz PFAS (Per- und polyfluorierte Alkylsubstanzen), sind mittlerweile fast überall zu finden. Dazu ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals that have been widely used for decades due to their handy water-repelling properties, including in non-stick cookware and ...

He became the first Maine farm to close due to PFAS. In 2022, Maine banned sludge spreading, and is now investigating PFAS in retail products and landfills. With hundreds of sludge sites left to ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. By Hiroko Tabuchi For the first ...

This workshop style event will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with developing and using alternatives to PFAS. We will highlight innovations in advanced materials and high-tech ...