EDCs in the News

Residents of Bentham, England, are exploring first-of-its-kind legal action against a firefighting foam manufacturer, claiming PFAS contamination has impacted their health, environment and property values. Pippa Neill reports for The Guardian.

Delegates from over 175 countries are meeting soon in South Korea to negotiate a global plastics treaty, aiming to address the worsening plastic pollution crisis before time runs out. James Bruggers reports for Inside Climate News.

Without global action, plastic waste and its climate impacts are set to double by 2050, but researchers say a mix of four policies could curb 90% of ocean pollution. Jeff Young reports for Newsweek.

Federal inaction on updating wastewater discharge standards has enabled plastics plants to release toxic chemicals into U.S. waterways for decades, finds a report by the watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project. Shannon Kelleher reports for The New Lede.

Food, cosmetics and packaging from major retailers contain hazardous plastics linked to health issues, according to a report from Toxic-Free Future. Saul Elbein reports for The Hill.

Plastic production plants, including a Dow Chemical Company facility in Texas, release high levels of pollutants into waterways due to outdated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Rebekah F. Ward reports for the Houston Chronicle.

The black plastic spatulas and trays in our kitchens might be introducing toxic chemicals into our food, according to a new study linking black plastic recycling to dangerous flame retardants banned years ago. Kristin Hostetter reports for Outside.

A French community has attributed an increase in child cancer cases to pesticide exposure and is urging both national and EU authorities to strengthen pesticide regulations. Valérie Gauriat reports for Euronews.

Residents in North Georgia can continue pursuing a lawsuit against the city of Calhoun and several manufacturers for PFAS contamination from wastewater sludge applied on their land, a judge ruled. Meris Lutz reports for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The U.S. Air Force has agreed to partially fund cleanup for PFAS pollution contaminating Tucson’s water supply after initially arguing it wasn’t legally obligated to do so. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.

Certain beauty products used during pregnancy and lactation could elevate levels of “forever chemicals” in the body, which are linked to serious health risks, a new study suggests. Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for a controversial goal to end fluoride in public water, tapping into concerns about the chemical’s health impacts that gained traction after recent federal rulings. Annie Snider reports for Politico.

Plastic pollution isn’t just an eyesore or a waste issue — it’s a crisis reshaping our entire planetary system, from our oceans to human health, as scientists urge global treaty action to rein in production. Sandra Laville reports for The Guardian.

Microplastics are found in air, water, and food, and doctors say exposure may pose serious health risks, including respiratory and immune issues. Sara Berg reports for AMA.

A new lawsuit in California accuses Carefree menstrual pads of containing toxic PFAS chemicals, potentially putting users at risk of serious reproductive health issues. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.

Landfill waste treatment systems designed to remove toxic chemicals are instead increasing levels of banned PFAS compounds, creating more pollution in rivers and groundwater, a study finds. Rachel Salvidge reports for The Guardian.

Researchers at Florida International University have found toxic “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, in Miami’s rainwater, signaling a new path for these contaminants to reach groundwater and ecosystems. Hannah Sparks reports for New York Post.

A new investigation suggests that black plastic utensils, like spatulas, may leach harmful flame retardants into food during cooking. Zoë Schlanger reports for The Atlantic.

As pesticide companies like Bayer and Corteva fight to curb legal damages from lawsuits involving products like Roundup, they have increasingly funneled political action committee (PAC) money to state legislators across the U.S. Rebecca Raney reports for U.S. Right to Know.

A recent European Chemicals Agency investigation revealed that 6% of cosmetics tested across 13 European countries contained hazardous chemicals prohibited by EU regulations. Oceane Duboust reports for Euronews.