PFAS Pressure Builds: The U.S. EPA says most Americans have detectable PFAS in blood, while new research tracks how PFAS move through Great Lakes food webs—showing PFOS declines in some lakes after phaseouts but persistence in others—adding fuel to ongoing “forever chemicals” policy fights. Regulatory Overhaul Watch: The NRC proposed a sweeping rewrite of its NEPA rules, a move critics say could further weaken environmental review for nuclear licensing. PFAS Cleanup Updates: The U.S. Air Force held a public meeting on PFAS removal at former Chanute Air Force Base, outlining expanded contamination data and next steps. Industry & ESG Reporting: SK Chemicals published its 2025 Sustainability Report, expanding “double materiality” to a consolidated view across Green Chemicals, Pharma, vaccines, and utilities. Low-Carbon Chemicals Deal: Adani Enterprises and France’s Dioxycle launched a long-term partnership to scale low-carbon formic acid made from renewable energy and captured CO2. Trade & Supply Chain: Türkiye reported a 12% jump in exports to Africa in H1, with Morocco leading, and French PM Lecornu is set to visit Morocco to deepen cooperation tied to sectors including chemicals. Energy Transition Projects: Central Asia’s first large-scale integrated SAF complex in Uzbekistan is moving forward with biomass-based SAF plans, while China’s NEV makers face battery-cost swings as lithium carbonate volatility reshapes margins. Maritime Risk: Tankers reportedly turned back from the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed attacks, tightening supply and raising shipping security concerns.