Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
Litigation
Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
2024-02-16 19:15:50
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking information about health risks from forever chemicals in fluorinated plastic containers. The two groups that sued accuse the EPA of withholding information about... Read More

EPA Adds More ‘Forever Chemicals’ to List of Hazardous Substances
In The News
EPA Adds More ‘Forever Chemicals’ to List of Hazardous Substances
2024-02-02 22:25:19
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed adding nine PFAS, or "forever chemicals," to its list of hazardous materials. The "hazardous" designation under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act means PFAs will get tougher regulatory scrutiny. They were... Read More

New Jersey Company to Pay $393M in ‘Forever Chemical’ Case
In The States
New Jersey Company to Pay $393M in ‘Forever Chemical’ Case
2023-07-07 21:04:06
by Jacquelyn Burrer

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey company has reached a settlement agreement to pay $393 million to cover damages caused by dangerous chemicals that infiltrated public water systems and natural resources.  The settlement between Solvay Specialty Polymers and New Jersey’s... Read More

EPA Wants Federal Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
Regulation
EPA Wants Federal Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
2023-03-15 14:47:39
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing federal limits on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move the Biden administration believes will prevent serious illness and death for thousands of Americans each year. PFAS,... Read More

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