The study used more than 40 years of data to map fluctuating PFAS levels across species in the region's food chain.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in industrial processes and consumer products because of their resistance to heat, water and oil.

PFAS are forever chemicals that do not degrade in the environment. They enter soil and water, accumulate in plants, animals and humans, and can be harmful to health. The problem: Until now, detecting ...

TOF is often used as a surrogate measurement for the presence of PFAS, due to the fact that analytical methods do not exist for detecting most PFAS and because naturally occurring fluorinated ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 4, 2025) In a news release last week on November 26, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “issued a comprehensive fact-check addressing dangerous ...

By Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter A state study found “forever chemicals” in sewage sludge, soil and wastewater across North Carolina, raising fresh concerns about a widely used farming ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new report confirms that PFAS contamination is widespread throughout the Delaware River and its tributaries. An estimated 14.2 ...

The concern became so serious that in April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the first federal drinking water regulations targeting several major PFAS chemicals. To understand ...

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) suggested a mechanism for PFAS Superfund liability carveouts for contractors similar to those provided for brownfield ...