The Environmental Protection Agency released a new report that found at least 60 percent of the U.S. population is exposed to “forever chemicals” in their tap drinking water—raising new concerns about the impact of these toxic PFAS on the public’s health.
A recent study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey found that about half the tap water in the country has PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that have been known to cause serious health issues among the population.
3M, the Minnesota-based conglomerate, will attempt to settle a class-action lawsuit tied to its production of “forever chemicals” by compensating public water systems impacted by their production since the 1940s.
Industrial compounds found in common products like takeout containers and non-stick pans may contribute to an increase in liver disease as people get older that could eventually require transplants, according to a report. Business Insider, citing an analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives, said scientists believe that in the next decade, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease will...