Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The case centres on contamination caused by PFAS in the foam at dozens of defence sites. Source link
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. Source link
Are there 'forever chemicals' in your raincoat?
Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as 'forever chemicals' through your raincoat? Source link
'Forever chemicals' limited in US tap water
Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water - designed to protect people from toxic substances. Source link
3M manufacturing giant to stop making 'forever chemicals'
Environmental campaigners called the move to phase out the chemicals a "win for public health". Source link
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Australia helicopter collision: Mid-air clash wreckage covers Gold Coast
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UK inflation: Supermarkets say price rises will ease soon
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Ballyjamesduff: Man dies after hit-and-run in County Cavan
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Somalia: Rare access to its US-funded 'lightning commando brigade
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Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit
Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream. Source link
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