Consumer Safety Commission Begins PFAS Inquiry in Consumer Goods
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has embarked on an extensive inquiry into the existence and application of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within consumer goods. This information-gathering venture was articulated in a Notice and Request for Information published on September 30 in the Federal Register. … [Read more...] about Consumer Safety Commission Begins PFAS Inquiry in Consumer Goods
Understanding the Link between Firefighter Fatalities, Cancer, and Forever Chemicals
While cancer is a prominent killer among firefighters, likely due to hazardous exposures in fires, there's growing concern that their protective gear might be a contributing factor Firefighters, when responding to a call, are subjected to a multitude of potential risks such as intense heat, unstable structures, and choking … [Read more...] about Understanding the Link between Firefighter Fatalities, Cancer, and Forever Chemicals
Tennessee in Legal Battle with Chemical Firms over “Forever Chemical” Water Contaminants
Chemical Giants including 3M and DuPont Face Legal Action for Alleged Concealment of Toxic Risks Tennessee's Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, has launched a legal assault on more than two dozen chemical manufacturing corporations, including industry giants [3M](https://www.3m.com/) and [DuPont](https://www.dupont.com/). The … [Read more...] about Tennessee in Legal Battle with Chemical Firms over “Forever Chemical” Water Contaminants
