They're used in outdoor clothing for waterproofing –  a job they do very well. But their use has a significant environmental ...

"These findings underscore the need for an urgent ban on PFAS from all uses where there are alternatives," study co-author ...

You've just tried to add this show to My List. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Hundreds of different PFAS or “forever chemicals” are all around us.

“Forever chemicals” are found in daily items such as food packaging ... and household items with PTFE or “perfluor” in the ingredient list.

A new study reveals the danger of this ubiquitous kitchen tool and a deeper problem with our plastic recycling system ...

California’s Prop 65 requires labels on items containing chemicals known to cause cancer. A recent study linked those labels ...

Take-out items that must be made of compostable natural fiber include utensils and fruit and vegetable bags. Fiber-based ...

Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ...

Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ...

The incoming president is expected to resume the environmental rollbacks that were a signature of his first term in office, while prioritizing oil and gas and dismantling Biden-era electric vehicle ...