Here’s the bad news: Forever chemicals are everywhere. These toxic compounds, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are often used in goods that resist water and grease, such as ...

PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of chemicals that have properties that allow them to repel water, dirt, and oil. You may know them by an older term “PFCs ...

Forever chemicals: The threat of PFAS in our water 11:21. On a cold winter day on the Stoneridge Dairy Farm, in Arundel, Maine, Fred Stone was worried more about his cows being cold than himself ...

Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to a study.

For the past five years, public awareness around PFAS, or "forever chemicals," has been growing in the U.S. PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large family of ...

There are thousands of chemicals in the PFAS family. Here are answers to some common questions about them. Skip to main content. WBUR. 90.0 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station.

Editor’s note: On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new federal drinking water standards for six PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” These regulations, which are the ...

PFAS exposure has been linked to health problems, including hormonal disruption, immune system damage, and increased risk of certain cancers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...

Some water-resistant fabrics, including those used in umbrellas, contain persistent “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. A new review article outlines principles to design PFAS alternatives without ...

Find out whether dangerous ‘forever chemicals' are in your water, and if they are, the best filters to remove themIf your water test report indicates the presence of PFAS, or if you just want som ...

New York and California have officially banned PFAS from clothing items. We explore what that really means, and what you should do with your Gore-Tex jacket.

A new study found 15 bands commonly available in the U.S. contained PFAS Getty Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as ...