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Australia
Baby birds show highest levels of forever chemicals
Bird populations in one city’s industrialized western suburbs have increased levels of the infamous PFAS, also known as persistent chemicals,…
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UK
Australia sues 3M for record-breaking sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam | Toxic firefighting chemicals
The Australian government said on Thursday it had taken legal action against multinational manufacturer 3M, seeking more than $2 billion…
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Australia
3M sued for $2 billion over PFAS chemicals
The federal government is suing global industrial science company 3M for $2 billion over the cost of past and ongoing…
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Australia
Australia sues firm for billions over forever chemicals
28 May 2026 11:39 | News Australia has filed an extraordinary multibillion-dollar lawsuit over widespread contamination of defense installations with…
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UK
Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory | Pfas
Protests against the production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals have spread across India after an investigation revealed that an Italian factory…
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Australia
US chemicals tank no longer at risk of exploding
Firefighters struggling with the overheating of a tank full of dangerous chemicals in Southern California said an overnight operation eliminated…
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USA
Older AC and fridge chemicals amp up climate change. Trump just rolled back limits on them
President Trump announced Thursday that grocery stores and air conditioning companies will be allowed to continue using highly polluting refrigerants…
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UK
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England | Marine life
Scientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemicals”, in soil, water and the marine food chain in…
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USA
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — Growing up in northwest Georgia, Stormy Bost lived her life in the water. During summers she…
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UK
Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays | Pollution
Harmful compounds in nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 groups of hazardous substances affected by…
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