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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Did you know old car tyres are used on sports pitches? 🛞⚽ Tyres are ground into tiny pieces & used as infill on artificial pitches. But this rubber crumb can contain hundreds of chemicals, including some linked to harmful health effects. Read more ▶️ ipen.org/publication/...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

⚠️💧Our #rivers are in crisis and feeling the pressure of pollution, abstraction and extreme weather. But action can make a difference. ➡️ Find out how in the new #StateOfOurRivers Report from @theriverstrust.bsky.social theriverstrust.org/state-of-our...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

For the first time, the Environment Agency has tested for #TFA in England & found widespread pollution. This follows research by Fidra & the University of York, which found TFA in 98% of river sites tested. We need source control on all #PFAS Read more🔽 unearthed.greenpeace.org/2026/10/07/t...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🚨 New research has found #TFA in the blood of 100% of people tested in Europe. The study also found the highest TFA serum levels ever recorded in humans. These findings underline the urgent need to reduce #PFAS pollution at source, through wide reaching restrictions. Read the study ▶️ tr.ee/vkjLd0

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New research suggests #TFA could impair blood vessel development. Now considered the most abundant #PFAS in the environment, TFA is attracting increasing concern. Earlier this year, Europe proposed to classify TFA as toxic to reproductive health🔽 cen.acs.org/environment/...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A new study finds long term exposure to rubber crumb reduces root growth, impairs photosynthesis & disrupts nitrogen fixation in plants🌱 Rubber crumb is made from ground up car tyres & is used on artificial sports pitches🛞 Fidra are calling for restriction on rubber crumb in the UK 🔽 tr.ee/SjLoBC

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🧪 #Chemical transparency and traceability are crucial for a safe circular economy. Digital product records should enforce chemical information sharing across product life cycles & improve consumer’s ‘right to know’ about potentially harmful chemicals in products - Read our response ➡️ tr.ee/vSvw8u

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It was a pleasure to present our research on #TFA in UK surface waters at the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo. A key highlight was hearing Toby Perkins MP discuss the findings of the Environmental Audit Committee’s recent #PFAS inquiry & the need for stronger UK action.

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What a great session at todays #WildSummit 🌿 Thank you to everyone who came along and engaged in interesting discussions on chemicals in the wild. Email info@fidra.org.uk to stay in touch and check out our resources on the below webpage ⬇️ fidra.org.uk/chemical-pol...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We are heading to the Wild Summit next week! ♻️ 🌿 Join us, @chemtrust.bsky.social, and @theriverstrust.bsky.social at our 'Chemicals in the Wild' session in the Cellars from 13:30 - 14:15 on Wednesday the 9th of September. Sign up for tickets here 👉 www.wcl.org.uk/wildsummituk...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌍#TheGreatGlobalNurdleHunt has begun!🌍 Take part over the next 30 days and join #nurdle hunters across the world, gathering important evidence of nurdle pollution and call for change! Learn how to take part here 👉 www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌊 Join our webinar to learn how to take part in the Great Global Nurdle Hunt 2026 & use evidence to push for action to prevent #nurdle pollution We'll also hear about the inspiring response from communities across NE England dealing with the ongoing impacts of the nurdle spill Register👉 tr.ee/7WmoFc

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Sweden has announced a ban on #PFAS in a range of consumer products, including clothing, footwear & cosmetics 💄 Sweden is now the third EU country, after France & Denmark, to take national action ahead of the EU wide restriction, helping to reduce PFAS emissions sooner. Read more ⬇️ tr.ee/GTV62A

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The UK can prevent 40,611 tonnes of #microplastics from entering the environment over the next 20 years by restricting intentionally added microplastics, including artificial sports pitch infill. The EU has already acted. Read our new policy briefing calling for ambitious UK action 👇 tr.ee/fe1yRc

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Irish government has announced the modernisation of its furniture product safety framework

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Did you know? Artificial sports pitches are contributing to #microplastic pollution⚽ Rubber crumb infill, made from old tyres, can escape into the environment & pollute soils & waterways💧 The EU has already banned this material. It’s time for the UK to act too. Find out more▶️ tr.ee/cREChd

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🚨 A new study investigating rivers across 31 countries in Europe found widespread contamination🌊 61% of sites exceeded regulatory environmental quality standards for #PFAS Source control measures that minimise PFAS inputs to the environment need to be prioritised by governments 🔽 tr.ee/HWiLca

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has found widespread #PFAS pollution in Scotland's water sources💧 Fidra & the University of York also found Scottish rivers to be polluted with #TFA 🌊 The UK must introduce broad restrictions on PFAS use to reduce #foreverchemical pollution🔽 tr.ee/rjbIPI

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

As the World Cup enters its final weeks, we're kicking off our new project highlighting microplastic pollution from artificial pitches⚽ #Microplastic infills from pitches are one of the largest sources of UK intentionally added microplastic pollution🥅 Find out more🔽 fidra.org.uk/microplastic...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We're joining @chemtrust.bsky.social and @theriverstrust.bsky.social at The Wild Summit to talk chemicals in the wild! 🐟 Chemical pollution is an overlooked crisis. Come and explore with us the connections between chemicals, industry, and ecological harm. 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wild-s...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Environmental Audit Committee called for rapid PFAS restrictions, UK REACH reform, and making polluters pay for contamination. Today, the UK Government published its response 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚨Save the Date!🚨 We are very excited to announce the #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt is back and will take place from the 4th September to 4th October 2026!🗓️ Stay tuned for resources to help you take part and join the call for an end to nurdle pollution🌍 Coming Soon! www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/save-th...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A new study published today reveals that even massive investments in #PFAS remediation across Europe would remove only a negligible fraction of #foreverchemicals 💸 The findings reinforce a clear message - the most effective way to tackle PFAS pollution is to stop it at the source ▶️ tr.ee/Sr5G7D

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🔥🧪 The lack of transparency about chemical flame retardants used in furniture poses major challenges. Enforcing furniture product chemical labelling will protect the environment, support waste management and furniture circularity. Find out more in our recent report➡️ fidra.org.uk/download/cas...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our new report finds PFAS #pesticides are a major & overlooked source of #ForeverChemicals 🌱 The UK’s Environmental Audit Committee says current action on #PFAS isn’t enough. Pesticides are a key pathway into our food & environment. To tackle PFAS, we must tackle PFAS pesticides tr.ee/Vk9Y1t

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🎥New Video Out Now 🔥🧪Chemical #flameretardants present major challenges for end of life management of upholstered furniture, while also impacting environmental and human health. Watch our latest video masterclass to learn more - Available now on the Fidra YouTube channel▶️ youtu.be/uGcp0T_dcwo?...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our new report reveals widespread use of #PFAS pesticides across the UK & deepening divergence between UK & EU standards🪴 PFAS #pesticides are a significant source of #ForeverChemical pollution & must be included in a wide-reaching restriction on PFAS in the UK 🌱 pfasfree.org.uk/news/pfas-pe...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🔥 🧪 New California data confirms that furniture fire safety regulatory reform which reduced the use of chemical flame retardants, have not resulted in increased upholstered furniture related fire deaths. Showing effective, safe and sustainable fire safety is possible➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/califor...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 Scientists at the European Chemicals Agency have now concluded that trifluoroacetic acid (#TFA) is: - Toxic to reproduction - Persistent, mobile and toxic - Very persistent and very mobile Our research found TFA at 98% of river sites tested across the UK 🔗 👇 fidra.org.uk/download/con...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Check out our new webpage to discover what the UK Government's recent PFAS plan means for PFAS in the UK and our recommendations for accelerating further action. 🔗https://pfasfree.org.uk/uk-pfas-plan#1778837737602-35811c65-9b4a

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

PFAS is now behind the largest legal claim ever brought by the Australian Government. ⚖️ Australia is suing 3M for AU$2 billion over PFAS contamination at 28 defence sites. Over AU$1 billion has already been spent by taxpayers on clean-up. www.reuters.com/world/austra... #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The bill would ban the use, sale & manufacture of #PFAS #pesticides in California in 2035 🌱 Meanwhile, the UK government's recently published #PFASplan proposes no action on #PFASpesticides Read more about the bill 🔽 www.ewg.org/news-insight...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Helping our rivers couldn’t be easier 💙 No training or expertise needed. Just you, your local river, and the free Big River Watch app 📲 Every survey fills vital gaps in river health data. Take part 24th - 30th April 👇 theriverstrust.org/big-river-wa...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Environmental Audit Committee recommends the UK Government restrict #PFAS in non-essential uses to protect public health & environment 🎉 The committee also urges to catch up with EU chemical regulations, adopt a precautionary approach & ensure polluters pay 🔽 pfasfree.org.uk/news/the-env...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

#PFAS is a widely recognised global issue but worker exposure to these chemicals is rarely talked about⛑️ Workers in certain industries can face higher exposure, made worse by widespread pollution & the UK’s reactive approach to chemical regulation Read more 🔽 www.britsafe.org/safety-manag...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Scientists have found 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in peregrine falcon eggs across the West of England 🦅 PFAS have been detected in eggs of numerous other UK bird species, and without a broad restriction, studies like this will keep emerging. Read the full study ➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.1...

image of peregrine falcon with text saying PFAS found in UK peregrine falcon eggs

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🔥🧪A new long-awaited consultation on the UK’s furniture fire safety regulations is now open This is an important opportunity to promote effective and sustainable #FireSafety approaches for furniture without relying on harmful chemical #FlameRetardants. Find out more➡️ fidra.org.uk/news/new-con...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A new study of Europe’s largest groundwater reserve found #TFA to be the most common short‑chain #PFAS in 96% of samples💧 The study couldn’t identify a single main source, showing that TFA likely comes from multiple sources Read the full study 🔽 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The legislation updates pollutants to be monitored & controlled including #PFAS, pharmaceuticals & pesticides 🧪 #microplastics have also been added to EU water watchlists, recognising them as substances of emerging concern, requiring mandatory monitoring ▶️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The classification of TCPP, a commonly used chemical flame retardant in furniture, as potentially carcinogenic to humans highlights the risk of regrettably substitution and why the UK must move to safe and #sustainable alternatives 🧪🔥 Learn more➡️ fidra.org.uk/sustainable-... 📸WHO #firesafety

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🐻‍❄️ It's World Polar Bear Day. But even polar bears can't escape human-made chemical contaminants such as PFAS, flame retardants and PCBs... As a leading driver of biodiversity loss, we need to end chemical pollution to protect wildlife like the polar bear. #WorldPolarBearDay

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our water is in crisis, suffocated by decades of pollution and inaction.💧 The #CleanWaterNow report asks the UK Government to stop pollution at its source. 📖Read our latest blog on why urgent Government action is needed to protect nature and people. fidra.org.uk/news/clean-w...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Clean water can’t wait. Our waters are suffering from devastating levels of pollution. That’s why we've joined the #CleanWaterNow campaign. The Government must: · Stop the pollution · Fix the water system · Restore nature Write to your MP today: wcl.org.uk/clean-water-... #CleanWaterNow

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📢New Report Out Now The transportation of #nurdles through rail networks is an important but often overlooked source of chronic & acute nurdle pollution Our new case study report highlights this source of land based nurdle pollution & looks at the solutions👉 www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/news/off-the...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The UK's PFAS Plan falls short on tackling TFA, a persistent and mobile PFAS that forms from PFAS pesticides. Our research found TFA in 98% of UK rivers. 💧 Denmark have already banned PFAS pesticides linked to TFA. ✅ We need strong action on PFAS pesticides to help tackle TFA pollution. ⚠️

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢New Webinar Announced: Rail networks - An important source of plastic pellet pollution Join us and guest speakers as we discuss this important source of plastic pellet pollution, look at examples from the USA and more🎥 🗓️12th February ⏰16:00GMT Register here➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🚨 The UK’s #PFAS plan was published today 🚨 Although outlining plans for improved monitoring & research, the plan falls short on meaningful action to reduce PFAS pollution at source. We urgently need preventative action to protect people & nature 🌿 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

A reminder that Sweden is re-evaluating 38 PFAS pesticides linked to TFA Denmark banned them last year after TFA contaminated drinking water Our research: 98% of UK rivers are contaminated with TFA 💧 We are waiting for the UK's action on PFAS pesticides fidra.org.uk/download/con...

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A new vision for water?💧 The Water White Paper acknowledges the need for reform but fails to confront chemical pollution at source by overlooking industrial chemicals such as PFAS, and microplastics 🚫 The Water Bill cannot miss this opportunity to protect our water before harm happens.

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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Have you tried the Great Nurdle Hunt app yet?📱 Full of useful tools and guides to help you on your #nurdlehunt and easily submit your results!📍 Download the app and join volunteers around the world calling for change📢 Available now on Apple and Android devices 👉 linktr.ee/thegreatnurd...

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