EPA seeks decades worth of data on company PFAS use The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule requiring manufacturers to report their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
3M, PFAS settlement possible as 'forever chemical' trial now delayed The first in several trials over firefighting foam and groundwater contamination was scheduled to begin Monday
R.I. files lawsuit against manufacturers of 'forever chemicals' A.G. Peter Neronha takes on PFAS and companies allegedly violating consumer protection laws
PFAS Act passes House of Representatives, expected to be signed into law The bill creates an online public repository of tools and best practices for firefighters to reduce the release of and exposure to PFAS
IAFF supports firefighters suing over PFAS in turnout gear One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
NJ researchers find high levels of PFAS in blood of volunteer firefighters The researchers also found that having more years of firefighting experience was associated with higher PFAS levels
Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam