PFAS Contamination Extends to Homegrown Produce A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has revealed alarming levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in fruits and vegetables grown near the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina. The findings highlight an additional pathway of human … Read more
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are nearly ubiquitous in modern life. Found in various products and environments, PFAS have contaminated the bloodstream of 98% of Americans, as reported by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. These chemicals are known for their persistence, largely due to their robust carbon-fluorine bonds, allowing them to accumulate in … Read more
Sharon Lerner, a seasoned investigative journalist with ProPublica, uncovered a disturbing story of corporate negligence. Michael Costa interviewed Lerner on The Daily Show, where she detailed how 3M, a major American corporation, ignored and suppressed evidence about the risks of PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals persist in the environment and human … Read more
In the scenic locale of Beaufort, North Carolina, where boats are a common sight docked along the tranquil waters of Bogue Sound, a less visible but significant environmental concern looms. Known as PFAs, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, these “forever chemicals” present a growing threat to marine life and human health due to their persistence … Read more
Recent revelations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have ignited widespread concern: an astounding 44 million Americans are drinking water tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals. These findings, derived from testing less than a third of the nation’s water supplies, signal a potentially larger crisis. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals” for … Read more