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Biosolid Fertilizer Maker Confirms PFAS in Product Company Has Not Published Supposedly Exonerating “Independent” Study

Synagro, a major producer of sewage sludge fertilizers, denies responsibility for the toxic PFAS contamination linked to its product that's devastating Texas farms. The company points to its own “Independent Scientific Study” as proof, yet won't release the study itself.

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EPA Abandons Setting Chemical Testing Priorities Statutorily Mandated Updates of Target Chemicals Dropped from Agenda

In an erosion of public health protection, EPA has quietly stopped reviewing chemical hazard & exposure data to set priorities for testing and risk assessments. This retreat leaves the country dangerously unprepared to face emerging chemical threats.

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New Book Chapter: Contemporary Okinawan Civil Society and Exploring Environmental Justice As of last month, my chapter for the Handbook of Japanese Civil Society, titled: “Contemporary Okinawan Civil Society and Exploring Environmental Justice” is now available for viewing. …

Haven't been BSing for a while. A chapter of mine of environmental civic action in Okinawa was published in Feb. Take a look here. scottmusgravetakeda.com/2025/03/30/n...

Social Theory and Dynamics:International Journal of Research in Critical Sociology, Volume 6 Published by Institute of Social Theory and Dynamics. FREE ACCESS

In STAD journal, I co-edited a special issue on critical historical sociology and historical research in Okinawa with @sytakahashi.bsky.social. Thank you to all contributors. If you are interested, please take a look.

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The Trump Administration’s War on Children The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.

The staff of a program that helps millions of poor families keep the electricity on so babies don’t die from #extremeheat 🔥 or cold, have all been fired. The office overseeing the enforcement of child support payments nationally has been hollowed out. #momsky
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BREAKING 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals #PFAS

#momsky

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'Terrified' families seek justice in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial Managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people are on trial in Italy, in one of Europe's biggest environmental disaster lawsuits.

'Terrified' families seek justice in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial
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Japan tracks Russian spy ship near its southern islands for over a week

Japan tracks Russian spy ship near its southern islands for over a week

PFAS in fertilisers blamed for killing livestock in Texas and wreaking havoc Exceptionally high levels of 'forever chemicals' discovered in soil, water and dead animals

PFAS in fertilisers blamed for killing livestock in Texas and wreaking havoc www.chemistryworld.com/news/pfas-in...
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EPA Postpones Addition of Nine PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory for Reporting Year 2025 - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. On February 5, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed until March 21, 2025, the effective date of a January 2025 rule adding nine

EPA Postpones Addition of Nine PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory for Reporting Year 2025 www.lawbc.com/epa-postpone...
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Trump to prod Japan PM to increase defense spending on Feb. 7 President Donald Trump is almost certain to pressure Japan to increase its defense spending during a meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this week, according to a U.S. government official...

Here's where Trump and Biden align: militarism. During the campaign, the former POTUS said that forcing Japan to drastically increase military spending was one of his greatest accomplishments.

"Trump to prod Japan PM to increase defense spending on Feb. 7." english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/02...

'Forever chemicals' used on Jersey's potato crops The environment minister says the discovery is a shock to him and those in the agriculture industry.

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'Forever chemicals' used on Jersey's potato crops
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Seasoned firefighters had higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ following 2023 Maui blazes: Report Veteran firefighters who responded to the 2023 blazes in Maui, Hawaii, had greater levels of “forever chemicals” in their blood in comparison to those of shorter-term recruits, new rese…

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Study finds high PFAS levels near Okinawa air base, raising contamination concerns Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this critical U.S. installation may be the source, according to a recently released ...

Study finds high PFAS levels near Okinawa air base, raising contamination concerns
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YouTube video by 【琉球放送】RBC NEWS PFAS汚染 有識者「データの有効活用を」

2/6 RBCニュース、普天間基地のPFAS汚染についての専門家調査への提言をしました。
PFAS汚染 有識者「データの有効活用を」 youtu.be/_jZE-yzjJQU?... via
#PFAS #Okinawa #JAPAN
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Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations – The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose. 

The foreign policy hits have begun. As a reminder, this is the realm where the President has the most power.

It is perhaps unsurprising to see the US withdraw from UNESCO and the UN Human Rights Council, but it is nonetheless depressing.

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YouTube video by Nine Cats One Life Car Dance Floor

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「汚染源は普天間基地」有機フッ素化合物汚染専門家会議で結論 普天間基地周辺の湧き水などから高濃度のＰＦＯＳなどが検出された問題で、汚染源を検討する県の専門家会議が「汚染源は普天間基地」だと結論付けました。 専門家会議は、２０２１年から普天間基地周辺の湧き水のモ

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Okinawa Prefectural Government's expert panel concluded that the source of PFAS contamination is Futenma Air Base.
#PFAS #Okinawa #Japan #MCASFutenma

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Tap water in French cities contaminated by toxic forever chemicals, study warns Drinking water in Paris and other French cities is heavily contaminated with “forever chemicals”, which can affect fertility and cause certain cancers, according to a new study.

The European Commission intends to propose a ban on the use of PFAS, a class of more than 4,700 molecules, in consumer products, with exemptions for essential industrial uses, but is facing pushback from industry groups.

'Forever Chemicals' in US Drinking Water Linked to Cancer, Scientists Find A new study has found that US communities exposed to drinking water contaminated with 'forever chemicals' have up to 33 percent higher rates of certain cancers.

“The team estimates that PFAS from drinking water may contribute to between 4,000-7,000 cases of cancer each year.”

As PFAS continue to bioaccumulate, these numbers are the tip of the iceberg.

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Trump Withdraws Proposed PFAS Limitations, Giving “Green Light” to Polluters The withdrawn proposal would limit the amount of PFAS chemical plants can dump into the water supply.

The withdrawn proposal would limit the amount of PFAS chemical plants can dump into the water supply.

⚠️PFAS IS BACK—recall the EPA plan to ban dangerous forever chemicals from drinking water ➡️Well, Trump WH just cancelled it… once again allowing big corporations to discharge PFAS into rivers. PFAS cause cancers & many diseases. Does this make American healthy again?

YouTube video by ANNnewsCH 9割近くがアメリカ指標超え…初の公費『PFAS』血液検査　岡山・吉備中央町【報道ステーション】(2025年1月28日)

Okayama Kibi Chuocho releases the result of first publicly funded "PFAS" blood test.
#PFAS
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Japan wakes up to threat of PFAS chemicalsーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
#PFAS #JAPAN
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岡山 吉備中央町 PFAS検出で住民などの血液検査結果を公表 | NHK 【NHK】一部の物質に有害性が指摘される有機フッ素化合物のPFASが、岡山県吉備中央町の浄水場の水から極めて高い濃度で検出された問…

Okayama's Kibichuo Town releases blood test results of PFAS.
#PFAS
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Produce in home gardens near PFAS plant in US contain dangerous levels of chemicals Research provides more evidence that food is a potentially overlooked exposure route to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

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