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The State of Our Rivers: England’s waterways polluted with chemicals
A new report by the Rivers Trust, The State of Our Rivers, details the health of rivers across the UK and Ireland – and finds that they’re in crisis. It identifies the range of pressures rivers face, including chemical pollution.
Does your toothpaste contain harmful chemicals?
The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals recently reviewed the ingredients of toothpastes for unwanted chemicals that may cause harm to health and the environment. Suspected endocrine disruptors were found in some toothpastes, but the study also showed that safer products are available.
New German study finds ‘forever chemical’ TFA in all people tested
A new study has analysed urine samples in Germany for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) for the first time, this PFAS chemical was detected in all samples.
New report warns that the “AI revolution” could drive a new wave of PFAS production
A new report published by environmental non-profit organisation ChemSec warns that demand from AI and data centre infrastructure could result in a new “tidal wave” of PFAS production.
Are PFAS hiding in your sports and kinesiology tape?
The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals recently tested sports and kinesiology tapes and found that over 40% contained PFAS.
Protests in Croatia over dumped hazardous waste, and concerns over PFAS pollution
Tens of thousands of people in Croatia took to the streets of Zagreb on 5th September to rally against illegally dumped hazardous waste that has not been cleared.
Tips to avoid harmful chemicals during back-to-school
It is almost September, which means summer is coming to an end and children will soon be heading back to school. But what harmful chemicals could be lurking on the school playground, and how can you avoid them?
UK MPs show support for safer children’s toys
33 MPs have sent a letter calling for the UK Government to introduce better protections from harmful chemicals in children’s toys.
Sweden prepares ban on PFAS in everyday products
Sweden has announced plans to ban PFAS in certain consumer products, as part of their new national action plan on PFAS, which the government adopted on 23rd July. The Swedish government has opened a consultation on the proposed ban, which would restrict the use of PFAS in a range of products, including clothing, footwear, kitchenware, cosmetic products and ski wax. Read more in their press release (in Swedish).
Are Scottish rivers and lochs contaminated with banned PFAS?
Monitoring carried out by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has detected PFAS in surface water and groundwater across Scotland.
