Tag: PFAS

November 17, 2022

PFAS connected to alligator immune issues

When high levels of so-called “forever chemicals” appeared in drinking water coming from the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, researchers turned to alligators to see just how high the...

May 13, 2022

Wild Cam: ‘Forever chemicals’ affect murre reproduction

Hanging off cliffs a few hundred meters above Hudson Bay made for some great views. The deep blue of the water underneath contrasted with the white rock of the exposed...

May 24, 2021

Vermont bans ‘forever chemicals’ from certain uses

Vermont has banned a group of chemicals found in some common household products, known as PFAS, from being used in certain products. The new legislation bars the chemicals, sometimes known...

May 6, 2021

How can wildlifers deal with ‘forever chemicals’ today?

This article is part of a series focusing on topics addressed in upcoming TWS webinars. Hosted by TWS working groups, the monthly webinars engage wildlife professionals on a host of...

May 8, 2020

High levels of novel chemicals found in Great Lakes eagles

For bald eagles nesting close to the shores of the Great Lakes, high chemical levels — including compounds previously found in the species and new or emerging ones — may...