AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPFAS Watch: Mammut says its new outdoor gear will be made without intentionally added PFAS, with PFAS-free rope treatment targeted for 2027. PFAS in Food/Water: Studies report “forever chemicals” at low or non-detectable levels in Alaska seafood and detect PFAS in Flathead Lake watershed/tributaries, keeping regulators and consumers on alert. PFAS Policy: Sweden moves to ban PFAS in consumer products from 2028, while US states and coalitions push EPA on PFAS drinking-water rules. Water & Chemicals Dispute: Atlanta officials dispute a state report linking a wastewater facility chemical spill to a major South River fish kill, arguing the causal link isn’t proven. Industrial Supply Risks: Reuters and other coverage highlight how Strait of Hormuz sanctions target Iran-linked entities over “extortion” insurance for shipping, while drought is forcing parts of the Rhine toward near shutdown—both pressure chemical and energy supply chains. Corporate/Industry Moves: Dow’s Q2 results show price-driven gains; Dangote secures $2.5B to expand its refinery and petrochemicals; and OSU/Perca trial worm-based wastewater treatment for seafood and brewery waste. Health & Safety: US cyclosporiasis cases rise, with guidance to wash produce; and Texas AG Paxton launches probes into women’s brands over potentially toxic chemicals.
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