PFAS in US Tap Water Linked to 33% Higher Cancer Risk
A study reveals that Americans exposed to 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in tap water have up to a 33 percent higher risk of developing certain cancers, with an estimated 6,864 annual cancer cases linked to PFAS-contaminated water; researchers call for stricter regulations.
PFAS in US Tap Water Linked to 33% Higher Cancer Risk
A study reveals that Americans exposed to 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in tap water have up to a 33 percent higher risk of developing certain cancers, with an estimated 6,864 annual cancer cases linked to PFAS-contaminated water; researchers call for stricter regulations.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
Australia Calls for Total Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Goods
Australia's water providers are demanding a nationwide ban on PFAS, a family of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in consumer goods, to prevent water contamination and associated health risks, costing millions in water treatment. The call to action was made at a senate inquiry on Wednesday.
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Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
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44% Bias Score
Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation
A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.
Widespread PFAS Contamination in UK Demands Urgent Remediation
A report by the Environment Agency identified over 10,000 high-risk PFAS contamination sites across the UK, primarily linked to firefighting foams, manufacturing plants, and wastewater treatment, with potential annual cleanup costs reaching billions of pounds.
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36% Bias Score
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
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40% Bias Score
High Levels of Persistent Pollutant TFA Found in French Tap Water
A study found high levels of the persistent pollutant trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the tap water of 24 out of 30 French municipalities tested, exceeding EU limits in 20, with Paris showing 6200 ng/l and Moussac 13000 ng/l; the difficulty of removing TFA highlights limitations in current water treat...
High Levels of Persistent Pollutant TFA Found in French Tap Water
A study found high levels of the persistent pollutant trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the tap water of 24 out of 30 French municipalities tested, exceeding EU limits in 20, with Paris showing 6200 ng/l and Moussac 13000 ng/l; the difficulty of removing TFA highlights limitations in current water treat...
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40% Bias Score
Jervis Bay Tourism Accused of Ignoring Cancer-Causing Toxins
The Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in Jervis Bay, Australia, is suffering from high rates of cancer and other illnesses due to PFAS contamination from a nearby Defence base, with authorities accused of prioritizing tourism revenue over public health warnings.
Jervis Bay Tourism Accused of Ignoring Cancer-Causing Toxins
The Wreck Bay Aboriginal community in Jervis Bay, Australia, is suffering from high rates of cancer and other illnesses due to PFAS contamination from a nearby Defence base, with authorities accused of prioritizing tourism revenue over public health warnings.
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56% Bias Score
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
RAF Bases: Hotspots of Toxic "Forever Chemical" Pollution
Analysis of Ministry of Defence documents reveals high levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in groundwater near multiple RAF bases in the UK, exceeding safe drinking water levels and raising concerns about potential health risks to personnel and nearby communities.
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44% Bias Score
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
Cleaning Up Europe's 'Forever Chemicals' Could Cost €2 Trillion
Cleaning up Europe's PFAS pollution will cost between €95 billion and €2 trillion over 20 years, according to a media investigation; the higher estimate is considered more realistic, emphasizing the need for emission restrictions and a coordinated European plan.
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44% Bias Score
Wastewater Plants Fail to Remove "Forever Chemicals," Exposing Millions to Contamination
A study finds that wastewater treatment plants in the US are discharging large amounts of unregulated PFAS chemicals, primarily from pharmaceuticals, into rivers and lakes, potentially exposing 23 million Americans to contamination; climate change worsens the issue by concentrating these chemicals i...
Wastewater Plants Fail to Remove "Forever Chemicals," Exposing Millions to Contamination
A study finds that wastewater treatment plants in the US are discharging large amounts of unregulated PFAS chemicals, primarily from pharmaceuticals, into rivers and lakes, potentially exposing 23 million Americans to contamination; climate change worsens the issue by concentrating these chemicals i...
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PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
PFAS Contamination at Yokota Air Base Prompts Joint US-Japan Inspection
Japanese authorities inspected Yokota Air Base on December 20 to investigate a leak of approximately 48,000 liters of PFAS-contaminated water from a firefighting training area in August, prompting concerns about environmental and health impacts.
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24% Bias Score