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josiahmortimer.bsky.social
Some rare good news re. our rivers and forever chemicals.

"Between 2016 and 2025, levels of PFOS in English rivers fell by around 30% and PFOA by 29%. Meanwhile PFOS concentrations in freshwater fish declined by approximately 49%."
www.gov.uk/government/n....
New report shows progress in cutting levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in England’s rivers
Scientists find levels of two key forever chemicals in rivers have fallen by 30% and 29%
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
markmiodownik.bsky.social
This is good news about the levels of highly toxic PFOS and PFOA forever chemicals. The drop is due to a ban on them which industry opposed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in English rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
medicine.stitches.today
Exposure to PFOA and PFOS linked to increased risk of ER-negative breast cancer, raising urgent public health concerns amid widespread PFAS presence.

by Chang CJ, Pullella K (...) White AJ et 10 al. in J Clin Oncol #MedSky

👉 get more here

📖 read the article: here
November 14, 2026 at 3:47 AM
legoutervivre111.bsky.social
PFOS and PFOA over the last ten years have now fallen by 30% and 29% #respectively.
November 12, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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November 14, 2026 at 5:18 AM
anna26458.bsky.social
www.newsweek.com/map-shows-us...
Map shows US drinking water contaminated with “forever chemicals”
A map shows where PFOA and PFOS have been found in U.S. drinking water as concerns continue over toxic “forever chemicals.”
www.newsweek.com
November 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
bigupbritain.co.uk
Forever chemicals PFOS and PFOA dropped nearly 30% in England’s rivers over 10 years, thanks to bans and better regulation. 🌊 Progress for cleaner waters!

#UK #EnvironmentalProtection #…

https://bigupbritain.co.uk/2026/11/13/toxic-forever-chemicals-fall-by-nearly-a-third-in-englands-rivers/
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ fall by nearly a third in England’s rivers - Big Up Britain
🇬🇧 Environment Agency figures show major declines in PFOS and PFOA pollution, though thousands of other forever chemicals remain under scrutiny.
bigupbritain.co.uk
November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
beamelix.bsky.social
- Dringlichkeitsantrag zur Umsetzung des Pariser Klimaabkommens (09. November 2017)
- nationaler Ausstieg aus der Glyphosat-Anwendung (29. November 2017)
- Umweltgift PFOA und PFOS regulieren (15. Mai 2018)
- Einsatz von Neonicotinoiden zum Schutz der Bienen beenden (22. März 2018)
November 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
auditorynerves.bsky.social
Levels of the 2 most toxic "forever" chemicals in English rivers have decreased ~30% over the last decade, according to new figures from the UK Environment Agency.

The decline in PFOS & PFOA has been put down to stricter restrictions on their use in products.

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in English rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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November 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Wonderful news for England's rivers! 💧 Levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals are significantly down, marking a crucial step towards healthier waterways and wildlife. ✨ #CleanWater #England #Environment #PFAS #GoodNews
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
Two of the most toxic 'forever' chemicals - PFOS and PFOA - have declined by almost a third in England's rivers over the last 10 years.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
fidrango.bsky.social
New EA report: PFOS & PFOA down ~30% in English rivers since 2016, so restrictions work. But PFAS are still widespread, and TFA was at all 50 river sites tested, in line with our UK study (98% of sites). We can’t wait a decade for every other PFAS. We need group-based restrictions.
November 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
britainsnews.bsky.social
PFOS and PFOA levels in English rivers fell by around 30% over decade, report finds
PFOS and PFOA levels in English rivers fell by around 30% over decade, report finds
# England’s rivers show lower levels of two ‘forever chemicals’. ## PFOS fell by around 30% and PFOA by 29% between 2016 and 2025, an Environment Agency report says.
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November 12, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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November 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Recent tests show Utah Lake fish have low levels of mercury and PFOS, but concerns linger over elevated lead in white bass—what does this mean for your dinner plate?

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Utah Lake fish tests show low mercury, selenium and PFOS averages; white bass lead review continues
A statewide survey found average mercury, selenium and PFOS concentrations in Utah Lake fish below health-based screening values, according to a state toxicologist. Health officials are still assessing comparatively elevated lead measurements in white bass.
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November 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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November 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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November 15, 2026 at 4:53 AM