CLIFF NOTES A new study says nanoplastics in U.S. drinking water were badly underestimated. Plastic levels in tap and bottled water were 10–100 times higher than earlier estimates. Bottled water had three times more nanoplastics than tap. Nanoplastics made up over 50% of particles found in both types of water. Health risks are still unclear, … Read more
CLIFF NOTES A USGS study found PFAS in 45% of US tap water. The study tested water from 716 locations between 2016 and 2021. PFAS are man-made chemicals that don’t break down naturally. These chemicals are linked to cancer, birth issues, and other health risks. Over 99% of Americans have PFAS in their blood, according … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● The EPA delayed releasing a toxicity assessment for PFNA.● PFNA is linked to liver, immune, and developmental effects.● Lawmakers raised transparency concerns.● Delays may affect regulatory timelines.● Communities remain exposed during review. In a development drawing growing scrutiny, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the release of a finalized report assessing … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● Chemours requested permission to expand PFAS production.● The facility has a history of contamination.● Residents strongly oppose expansion.● The company claims improved controls.● Community trust remains low. Chemours, the chemical manufacturer with a controversial history in Southeastern North Carolina, has requested a permit revision to increase production of PFAS compounds at its … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● Studies link plastic bottles to chemical exposure.● Heat can increase chemical leaching.● Chronic exposure may affect health.● Bottled water is not inherently safer.● Safer storage and filtration reduce risk. Standing barefoot on the sands of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, Sarah Sajedi looked out across the calm expanse of the Andaman Sea. But … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● Small and rural systems face PFAS contamination.● Limited funding slows treatment upgrades.● Residents face prolonged exposure.● Federal aid can be delayed.● Point-of-use filtration offers protection. Recent data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exposed the breadth of PFAS contamination across the nation’s drinking water systems. A USA TODAY analysis … Read more
Eczema, especially atopic dermatitis, affects around 10 percent of Americans. Many know it as dry, itchy skin. However, it causes more than discomfort. People endure sleepless nights, emotional strain, and social challenges. Oscar Brann, once a shoe manufacturer in Maine, expected calm retirement. Instead, eczema forced him indoors and altered his life. “The skin that came … Read more
In southeastern North Carolina, small business owners are grappling with a public health crisis caused by PFAS contamination—without consistent regulatory support. In Wilmington, coffee shops like Port City Java have spent thousands of dollars filtering toxic chemicals from water, while chemical companies like Chemours remain locked in legal disputes with public utilities. As lawmakers struggle … Read more
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For millions of Americans, turning on the tap is an everyday action that requires little thought. But a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) raises serious concerns about what’s flowing from those taps. The findings reveal that harmful contaminants—including “forever chemicals,” heavy metals, and radioactive substances—are present in water systems across the country, … Read more