Advocates say the move could set a national standard and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals California is on the verge of becoming the next state to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as ...

Could this new bill mean saying goodbye to forever chemicals… forever? California is on the brink of becoming the next state to ban the sale of consumer products made with PFAS. The state will follow ...

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A new California study reveals that “safe” levels of PFAS in tap water may still lead to elevated toxic chemicals in the bloodstream, raising new concerns about everyday exposure and regulatory limits ...

SAN DIEGO — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed assembly bill 1881 which bans the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances in firefighting equipment, aiming to protect firefighters ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have phased out a range of consumer products containing synthetic “forever chemicals,” including nonstick pots and pans. The ...

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California’s Governor has rejected a bill to phase out the use of PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging and certain consumer goods. Gavin Newsom described the bill as “well-intentioned” but said ...

California State Capitol building in Sacramento. Credit: Michael Warwick/Shutterstock.com California’s Governor has rejected a bill to phase out the use of PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging ...