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CANCER LINK TO PFAS
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limit- In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planet
- Study links two ‘forever chemicals’ to faster biological aging, with men most affected
- Ratnagiri plant has machinery of 'tainted' Italian firm, emitting hazardous chemicals: Rohit PawarState industries minister Uday Samant, however, said the chemicals in question are not being produced at the plant set up by Lakshmi Organi...25 Dec, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
- Is your home making you sick? Scientists reveal scary new link between everyday products and deadly diseasesHealth news: A study reveals that exposure to PFAS chemicals may alter genes. These changes are linked to serious illnesses. Firefighters f...13 Sep, 2025, 11.15 PM IST
- Increased miscarriage risk in US linked to THIS everyday chemical. What pregnant women can doA recent US study has revealed a link between exposure to specific PFAS chemicals, commonly found in everyday items, and a higher risk of u...06 Aug, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
- France’s largest tap water ban exposes global threat of ‘forever chemicals’A tap water ban in eastern France due to high PFAS levels has spotlighted the dangers of these "forever chemicals." The contamination, link...13 Jul, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
- MAHA report highlights glyphosate dangers and ultra processed food impact on children's healthA new federal report warns of growing threats to children’s health from glyphosate exposure and ultra processed food. The MAHA Commission’s...23 May, 2025, 10.29 AM IST
- As chips race spews ‘forever chemicals,’ startups emerge to destroy themInnovative startups like Oxyle AG are developing technologies that effectively destroy these persistent chemicals, while regulatory uncerta...25 Mar, 2025, 10.19 AM IST
- EVs, nuclear and forever chemicals: Climate predictions for 2025Last month the International Energy Agency scrapped its forecast for peak coal consumption, saying use of the world’s dirtiest fuel will co...04 Jan, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
- 3M reaches tentative $10.3 billion deal over US 'forever chemicals' claimsThe company said the settlement would provide the funds over a 13-year period to cities, towns and other public water systems to test and t...24 Jun, 2023, 01.02 AM IST
- Toilet paper adding to 'forever chemicals' in wastewater, could be leaching into soils via sewage, says studyThe researchers said reducing PFAS in wastewater is "critical".03 Mar, 2023, 06.41 PM IST
- 60% of children's clothing contain toxic PFA chemicals: ReportPFAs are a class of more than 9000 chemicals that companies add to a wide variety of consumer products to make them non-stick, waterproof, ...09 May, 2022, 08.26 PM IST
- The Secret of Dust Revealed: What's dust, where it come from & how to deal with itDust is not always bad. There is emerging evidence that some “filth” is beneficial as it may help your immune system and reduce allergy ris...29 Sep, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
- Troubled by dust? 1/3 of it originates at home, includes skin cells and decomposing insectsWet mopping also removes fine dust left behind by sweeping or vacuuming.27 Sep, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
- More than half of cosmetics contain toxic chemicals linked with serious health conditions including cancer, says new studySome of the highest PFAS levels were found in waterproof mascara (82%) and long-lasting lipstick (62%).18 Jun, 2021, 02.00 PM IST
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