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PFAS Project Lab

@PFASProject

Studying the Social, Scientific, and Political Factors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to share with impacted communities and other stakeholders

 Boston, MA
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Joined January 2021
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PFAS Project Lab Data Tools Expanded and Analyzed to Identify Over 2,200 Known and 79,800 Presumptive PFAS Contamination Sites. Check out the update here: pfasproject.com/2025/08/27/p…
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The New Lede@thenewledenewsNov 5
Multinational company @3M reached a $7.35 billion settlement over #PFAS firefighting foam injury claims. William Brown, 3M’s chairman and CEO, called the settlement “a significant milestone for 3M” that “substantially reduces litigation uncertainty.” thenewlede.org/2026/11/3m-re…
3M reaches a $7.35 billion settlement over PFAS firefighting foam injury claims

3M reaches a $7.35 billion settlement over PFAS firefighting foam injury claims

The multinational company 3M agreed Tuesday to pay $7.35 billion to settle claims with more than 100,000 plaintiffs who say they suffered health impacts due from the company’s PFAS-containing...

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The New Lede@thenewledenewsNov 4
NEW: The multinational company 3M has agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle claims with more than 100,000 plaintiffs who say they suffered health impacts due from the company’s PFAS-containing firefighting foam. thenewlede.org/2026/11/3m-re…
3M reaches a $7.35 billion settlement over PFAS firefighting foam injury claims

3M reaches a $7.35 billion settlement over PFAS firefighting foam injury claims

The multinational company 3M agreed Tuesday to pay $7.35 billion to settle claims with more than 100,000 plaintiffs who say they suffered health impacts due from the company’s PFAS-containing...

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Robert Bilott
@RobertBilottNov 5
New Landmark Settlement Addressing #PFAS #foreverchemical Disease Claims: @Taftlaw @YaleSPH @Lesscancer @DarkWatersMovie #ExposureBook #PFOA #PFOS @MarkRuffalo
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@TaftlawNov 5
3M Company has announced a new landmark deal to pay up to $7.35 billion to resolve the claims of thousands of people alleging personal injury attributable to PFAS “forever chemical” exposure. Learn more about the deal and Taft’s work on landmark PFAS cases nationwide, led by partner @RobertBilott, here: bit.ly/4fbglOE
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PfoaProject NY@pfoaprojectny1Nov 6
Continuing evidence on toxic #PFAS links to breast cancer. @SecKennedy: “Women deserve clear answers about how chemicals in their environment may affect their health”. We surely do, but you've done NOTHING about PFAS... NOOTTHHIINNNGGG. nih.gov/news-events/news-rel…
Two ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of aggressive breast cancer in NIH analysis

Two ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of aggressive breast cancer in NIH analysis 

Evidence continues to grow on how environmental factors affect women’s health. 

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News from Science
@NewsfromScienceOct 29
From superheated water to sound waves, researchers are testing ways to destroy PFAS—and weighing the costs of cleanup. Learn more: scim.ag/4iq4MEf
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Can new technologies get rid of them for good? From superheated water to sound waves, researchers are testing ways to destroy PFAS—and weighing the costs of cleanup

ALT ‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Can new technologies get rid of them for good? From superheated water to sound waves, researchers are testing ways to destroy PFAS—and weighing the costs of cleanup

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The New Lede@thenewledenewsOct 28
According to a new study, US drinking water could contain double the #PFAS levels currently reported by regulators. Here’s how scientists used computer modeling to reveal these findings.
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PFAS found in America’s lakes and streams environmentamerica.org/flori… #PFAS
PFAS found in America’s lakes and streams

PFAS found in America’s lakes and streams

America’s rivers, lakes and streams are places we drink from, fish and enjoy. How widespread is PFAS contamination in these waters, and what can we do about it?

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PFAS Project Lab October Newsletter - mailchi.mp/a0dc511cc1fb/what…
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Prof. Paul Brown, PhD
@pbrown4348Oct 28
For first time, PFAS traces found in northern Wisconsin wild rice. Researchers said ecological knowledge from Indigenous peoples who have been here thousands of years gave invaluable context for interpreting results. ehsciences.emlnk9.com/lt.php…
'Forever chemicals' found in Wisconsin wild rice for first time

'Forever chemicals' found in Wisconsin wild rice for first time

Researchers said ecological knowledge from Indigenous peoples who have been here thousands of years gave invaluable context for interpreting results.

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PFAS Project Lab October Newsletter - mailchi.mp/a0dc511cc1fb/what…
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We are seeing reports like this all the time. Keeping it out of our drinking water is a start but until we stop widespread use and production of PFAS, the problem will not only continue, but compound over time. thesunpapers.com/2026/10/18/… #Foreverchemicals #pfas #PFOA #PFOS #water
PFAS Detected in 91% of 86 Tested NJ Waterways, Cooper River and Big Timber Creek Among Them - The...

PFAS Detected in 91% of 86 Tested NJ Waterways, Cooper River and Big Timber Creek Among Them - The...

A new report found PFAS in 91% of 86 tested New Jersey waterways, including the Cooper River in Cherry Hill and Big Timber Creek in…

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@thephillyvoiceOct 27
PFAS has been identified in nearly every waterway in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. phillyvoice.com/forever-chem…
'Forever chemicals' are in nearly all waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report shows

'Forever chemicals' are in nearly all waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report shows

PFAS are resistant to breaking down, allowing them to accumulate within the environment and human body. They have been linked to various health issues.

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The Washington Post
@washingtonpostOct 27
The amount of “forever chemicals” in drinking water in the U.S. could be twice as high as reported in federal monitoring data, a study found. PFAS have been linked to increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular issues, among other issues. wapo.st/4ihHP60
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@insideclimateOct 23
A new report suggests PFAS are prevalent in Florida waterways, part of a widespread contamination of the “forever chemicals” in waterways across the country. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…
Researchers Find Widespread PFAS Contamination in Florida Waterways - Inside Climate News

Researchers Find Widespread PFAS Contamination in Florida Waterways - Inside Climate News

A new report suggests dozens of “forever chemicals” linked with cancer and other human health problems are prevalent in Florida waterways, reflecting widespread contamination of the toxic chemicals...

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Pennsylvania restricts use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam alleghenyfront.org/pennsylva…
Pennsylvania restricts use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam

Pennsylvania restricts use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam

A new law prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of PFAS in firefighting foam starting July 2027.

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Inside Climate News
@insideclimateOct 24
When PFAS concentrations fall below laboratory reporting limits, they are sometimes treated as zero. A new study suggests this practice may be hiding low levels of contamination in U.S. drinking water. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…
PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water May Be Underestimated, New Study Suggests - Inside Climate News

PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water May Be Underestimated, New Study Suggests - Inside Climate News

When PFAS concentrations in drinking water fall below laboratory reporting limits, they are sometimes treated as “zero” in statistical analyses. But a new study published in Cell Reports Sustainabi...

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@truthoutOct 25
The researchers found the Environmental Protection Agency’s minimum reporting levels masked widespread contamination. @thenewledenews truthout.org/articles/new-st…
New Study Finds EPA May Be Vastly Underreporting PFAS Levels in Drinking Water

New Study Finds EPA May Be Vastly Underreporting PFAS Levels in Drinking Water

The researchers found the Environmental Protection Agency’s minimum reporting levels masked widespread contamination.

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Prof. Paul Brown, PhD
@pbrown4348Oct 16
PFAS are silently poisoning people’s drinking water. Those affected by contamination from "forever chemicals" are left with serious health issues and few answers. ehsciences.emlnk9.com/lt.php…
PFAS Are Silently Poisoning People’s Drinking Water

PFAS Are Silently Poisoning People’s Drinking Water

Those affected by contamination from "forever chemicals" are left with serious health issues and few answers

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Nathan Donley@Nathan_DonleyOct 20
Instead of ensuring that the 2 most toxic PFAS known to humans are not manufactured anymore in the U.S., this administration thought it better to just change the language on its website But hey, at least really rich people will make even more money 🙄 theguardian.com/environment/…
EPA quietly backtracks on claims US has phased out toxic Pfas compounds

EPA quietly backtracks on claims US has phased out toxic Pfas compounds

Agency changes wording on website as Texas-based firm continues manufacture of plastic container barriers

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The New Lede@thenewledenewsOct 23
NEW: US drinking water could contain double the #PFAS levels currently reported by regulators, according to a study from @TCU. thenewlede.org/2026/10/epa-c…
EPA could be vastly under-reporting PFAS levels in drinking water, study finds

EPA could be vastly under-reporting PFAS levels in drinking water, study finds

The study used computer modeling to estimate that the latest reports from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) capture only 44% of the average combined concentration of 25 PFAS in US water...

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