Forever Chemicals
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Lululemon says no ‘forever chemicals’ in its clothes as Texas investigatesThe company said it 'phased out' the use of PFAS in 2023, prior to which it was 'used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment.'ConsumerApr 14
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Texas launches probe into Lululemon over potential ‘forever chemicals’Lululemon USA is being investigated on 'whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products,' the Texas attorney general said.ConsumerApr 13
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Canada moves to label ‘forever chemicals’ as toxic, eyes stricter regulationOttawa says it's moving ahead with a plan to label so-called forever chemicals as toxic and expects to begin consultations in two years on further regulating their us.EnvironmentMar 6, 2025
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Vancouver to switch firefighters to non-toxic gearThe protective equipment worn by crews battling structure fires, typically contains "forever chemicals" in its water-repellent inner lining.HealthApr 12, 2024
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U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.HealthApr 12, 2024
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Water from nearly half of U.S. faucets contains ‘forever chemicals’: studyDrinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a government study.U.S. NewsJul 6, 2023
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Fish not biting ‘like they used to’ in Lac-Mégantic 10 years after rail disasterSome Quebec anglers say they're seeing fewer fish, and their catches are increasingly adult fish — a sign that fewer are being born.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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3M reaches US$10.3B settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination of water systemsChemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least US$10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds.WorldJun 23, 2023
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Canada mulls regulating products with ‘forever chemicals’ amid health concernsFirefighting foams, cosmetics and food packaging that contain cancer-causing "forever chemicals" could be limited or banned in Canada following a government risk assessment.HealthMay 19, 2023
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in Canadian fast food packaging, study showsA new study shows the evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some take-out containers used in fast food restaurants in Canada.CanadaMar 31, 2023
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