Apple hit by lawsuit over harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in Watch bands
Apple is the target of a class action suit regarding Apple Watch bands that contain so-called 'forever chemicals.'
Apple sued for using dangerous 'forever chemicals' in Watch bands
Markets smartwatches as health helpers even as they expose some owners to PFAS Apple has been sued for allegedly selling wristbands for its smartwatches that contain high levels of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS that may be linked to harmful health effects in humans.
How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals
A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is suspected of contributing to health issues. But these chemicals, also called PFAS,
Smart Watch Bands Contain 'Very High Concentrations’ of Forever Chemicals That May Be Absorbed into Skin
Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever chemicals ” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed into the skin.
These are the Google, Samsung, and Apple watch straps that contain "forever chemicals"
Contrary to the stated goal of making you healthier, the watch bands of your wearables could be doing the opposite.
A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
While the devices may be as commonplace as running shoes on the road, new research suggests that certain smartwatch bands’ materials may harm humans. The study, by researchers at the University of Notre Dame,
Lobbying in 'forever chemicals' industry is rife across Europe—the inside story of our investigation
A team of academic researchers, lawyers and journalists from 16 European countries has exposed a huge lobbying campaign aimed ...
EU plans ban on 'forever chemicals' in consumer products
Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular ...
Forever chemicals found in household dust in New Castle, Gore is sued for pollution
New Castle was the subject of a PFAS study, and W. L Gore Co. was sued by the state of Maryland for knowingly polluting the ...
What to Know About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...
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'Forever Chemicals' in Tap Water Linked to Cancer. How to Lower Your Risk
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals" are found in manufacturing and consumer products and contaminate nearly half of U.S.
St. Clair County board mulls methods for cleaning 'forever chemicals' from landfill water
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation during its board meeting Thursday on how the county might ...
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'Forever chemicals' found by Army in Henrico as early as 2019, but county wasn’t notified
Henrico acted swiftly when it learned that harmful “forever chemicals” were likely in the waterways of White Oak Swamp, but ...
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Catoosa County sues several companies over forever chemicals
Catoosa County has joined the parade of forever chemical lawsuits against multiple carpet and chemical companies. They have filed a civil suit against companies such as 3M, Shaw, Dalkin, Mohawk, and ...