The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...

Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders ...

Most Americans are unknowingly exposed to harmful substances every day. UVA professor Bryan Berger investigates how to reduce ...

The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...

"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher ...

New Castle was the subject of a PFAS study, and W. L Gore Co. was sued by the state of Maryland for knowingly polluting the ...

Wastewater plants are failing to remove a group of potentially toxic chemicals before pumping treated water into rivers and ...

Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer and their neighbors face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to ...

The nine new chemicals being added to the list are a variety of salts and acids, including fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium ...

Forever chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer spread on pastures can increase cancer risks for people who consume milk, beef, eggs and other products from those farms, with some risks potentially far ...

Forever chemicals can be found in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, cosmetics, waterproof fabric, greaseproof paper, and certain ...