Hacker News with Generative AI: PFAS

EPA withdraws plan to regulate PFAS in drinking water (azfamily.com)
Just days into President Donald Trump’s second term, the federal government has made major changes to environmental regulations.
Environment, Politics, Water Quality, Regulation, PFAS
23 points by Jimmc414 28 days ago | 10 comments
Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination (theguardian.com)
Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of “forever chemicals” in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.
Health, Environment, New Jersey, PFAS, Contamination
7 points by samizdis 37 days ago | 6 comments
Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity (phys.org)
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.
Science, Environmental Science, Health, Neurotoxicity, PFAS
5 points by thebeardisred 45 days ago | 0 comments
Remediation of PFAS by processed and amended clays and activated carbon in soil (sciencedirect.com)
Remediation methods for soil contaminated with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are needed to prevent their leaching into drinking water sources and to protect living organisms in the surrounding environment.
Environmental Science, Soil Contamination, Remediation, PFAS
10 points by Jimmc414 53 days ago | 2 comments
It's raining PFAS in South Florida – study (sciencedirect.com)
Atmospheric deposition plays a crucial role in the fate and transport of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), especially in areas far from production sites.
Environmental Science, Pollution, Chemistry, South Florida, PFAS
85 points by Jimmc414 108 days ago | 40 comments
Millions may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water (phys.org)
Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking water supplies.
Environmental Issues, Water Contamination, Public Health, PFAS
100 points by wglb 117 days ago | 50 comments
US Air Force avoids PFAS water cleanup, citing Supreme Court's Chevron ruling (theguardian.com)
Environmental Law, Supreme Court, Water Contamination, PFAS
139 points by Jimmc414 192 days ago | 173 comments
Researchers develop reusable filter that removes 75% of PFAS from water (euronews.com)
Water Filtration, PFAS, Environmental Science
11 points by Jimmc414 196 days ago | 0 comments
PFAS can be absorbed through human skin (theconversation.com)
PFAS, Human Health, Science, Environmental Health
6 points by meristohm 208 days ago | 1 comments
Tests find high levels of PFAS in one-third of dental floss brands (ehn.org)
Environmental Health, PFAS, Dental Health
27 points by Jimmc414 273 days ago | 3 comments
PFAS increase likelihood of death by cardiovascular disease, study shows (theguardian.com)
Health, Science, Cardiovascular Disease, Environmental Health, PFAS
10 points by peutetre 296 days ago | 0 comments