Lead study author Courtney Carignan told Newsweek that other studies have found similar results in that there are lower levels of PFAS chemicals in women of childbearing years compared to men. "It is thought to be related to a difference in hormones," she said. There are other reasons women's bodies are better at removing PFAS than men's.

The Trump administration plans to rescind the federal limits on four "forever chemicals" in drinking water and delay the deadline for compliance for two others, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Wednesday, weakening regulations of toxic contaminants that have been found in Long Island's water.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it is delaying the timeline for water utilities to comply with reducing some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, in drinking water — and reconsidering the allowable levels for others.

The EPA disclosed new “plans to rescind and reconsider limits on four ‘forever chemicals,’” just over a year after those limits were implemented. EPA weakens drinking water standards with latest repeal on regulations: 'This isn't a win for American public health' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The European Commission plans to support large-scale PFAS remediation efforts as part of its upcoming water resilience strategy, acknowledging the widespread threat of water pollution and the need for technological innovation to address it.

M has agreed to pay New Jersey up to $450 million to settle a claims accusing the Minnesota-based company of widespread contamination from so-called forever chemicals, which have affected drinking water in the state.

New Jersey has reached a historic settlement of up to $450 million with 3M over “forever chemicals” contaminating state water supplies, including a site in Sayreville. The settlement announced May 13 by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J.