The Relationship between Perfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations and Thyroid Function in Early Childhood: A Prospective Cohort Study

A Prospective Cohort Study: Researchers found a significant relationship between early-life exposure to PFAS and thyroid function. May 5, 2020 | Thyroid

Uptake of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) by common home-grown vegetable plants and potential risks to human health

Researchers at the University of Newcastle’s Global Center for Environmental Remediation study the uptake and accumulation of PFOS in home-grown vegetables. The results showed considerable accumulation of PFOS in different parts of vegetables. May 4, 2020 | Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 19

Court Grants United States’ Ex Parte Motion, Allows Government to Avoid Purported Burdensome Production of Secure Documents

The Court sided with the Government in finding it did not have to produce certain Department of Navy documents. The Court agreed with the United States that, viewing the documents’ substance in light of the effort that would be required to produce them—including security review of each document prior to release, the burden of production…

Investigation of levels of perfluoroalkyl substances in surface water, sediment and fish tissue in New Jersey, USA

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection researchers assess the magnitude of PFAS occurrence in a targeted study of surface water, sediment, and fish tissue in New Jersey. April 28, 2020 | Science of The Total Environment, Volume 729