Source: https://www.wral.com/, June 5, 2024 By: Liz McLaughlin At least 2.5 million North Carolinians have drinking water contaminated with harmful chemicals known as PFAS, according to a new report. “I don’t want everyday people to have to bear the burden of this when we know that there are companies that have put these pollutants in the […]

Source: https://scitechdaily.com/, June 3, 2024 A new series published today (June 3) in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlights how pollution, in all its forms, is a greater health threat than that of war, terrorism, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, drugs, and alcohol combined. The researchers focus on global warming, air pollution, and exposure to wildfire […]

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, June 4, 2024 A crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion last week, the National Transportation Safety Board said. NTSB board member Tom Chapman said preliminary investigation shows workers were in the basement to clear out piping […]

Source: https://www.mondaq.com/, May 30, 2024 By: Daniel T. McKillop, Scarinci/Hollenbeck On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published its Final Rule designating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) — as hazardous substances. The designation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) takes effect on July 8, […]

Source: https://www.lexology.com/, May 31, 2024 By: Katie R. Beran, Richard S. Lewis and James D. Gotz, Hausfeld, LLP Insidious contamination of public water supplies with synthetic chemicals has compromised access to safe drinking water in communities all over the United States. In representing the Suffolk County Water Authority (“SCWA”)—one of the largest public groundwater providers […]

Source: https://www.propertycasualty360.com/, May 31, 2024 By: Matthew C. Penny & Bryce L. Friedman A multitude of lawsuits have been filed across the country that allege harms purportedly caused by “PFAS” chemicals. The underlying litigations have resulted in billions of dollars in settlements, which, in turn, have led to demands for insurance coverage and associated coverage […]

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/, May 31, 2024 By: Tom Perkins New Environmental Protection Agency rules aim to crack down on toxic air pollution from US steelmakers by limiting pollutants such as mercury, benzene and lead that have long poisoned the air in neighborhoods surrounding the plants. The rules target contaminants released by steel facilities’ coke ovens. Gas […]

Source: https://www.phillyburbs.com/, June 1, 2024 By: Chris Ullery Hundreds of public water suppliers have wells containing toxic “forever chemicals” at levels over regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency in April. Recent testing data by the EPA released earlier this month show at least 40 water suppliers across Pennsylvania have tested at or above the […]

Source: https://www.wshu.org/, May 30, 2024 By: Desiree D’lorio Laboratory test results completed on 16 of the 22 chemical drums discovered at Bethpage Community Park show they contain manufacturing chemicals including oil-based compounds, metals and degreasers. The test results are not a surprise according to environmental officials who’ve been supervising the cleanup efforts, who said the […]

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/, May 28, 2024 By: Hiroko Tabuchi The defense lawyer minced no words as he addressed a room full of plastic-industry executives. Prepare for a wave of lawsuits​ with​ potentially “astronomical” costs​. Speaking at a conference earlier this year, the lawyer, Brian Gross, said the coming litigation could “dwarf anything related to asbestos,” one […]

Source: https://www.mprnews.org/, May 28, 2024 By: Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Eastern Twin Cities suburbs including Oakdale, Woodbury and Hastings are working to remove toxic PFAS from their drinking water supplies. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are human-made chemicals manufactured since the 1940s. They’re found in a variety of consumer products, including firefighting foam, carpet, stain-resistant […]

Source: https://www.live-oasis.com/ If you haven’t heard, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of compounds that are commonly found in drinking water. These compounds are known to be harmful to human health and have been linked to various health issues, including cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system disorders. Unfortunately, PFAS are not only found […]