PFAS Watch: Work at Washington’s Vista Field in Kennewick resumed after a year-long pause following PFAS (“forever chemicals”) contamination testing; a “no further action” letter cleared the project and Kuki Izakaya opened as the second tenant. Regulatory Pressure on PFAS: The EPA approved pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an OECD definition, while the agency disputes the PFAS label—highlighting widening gaps in how regulators classify PFAS risk. Industrial Safety & Chemicals: Kenya Railways is investigating a fire on a Tata Chemicals Magadi freight train after preliminary findings pointed to a suspected fuel-tank leak; authorities say the exact cause is still being determined. Dealmaking in Process Industries: Valmet completed its $480m cash-and-debt-free acquisition of UK’s Severn Group, expanding flow-control offerings for chemicals, energy and other process sectors. Compliance & Monitoring Tech: New market coverage points to growth in FTIR gas analyzers as stricter emissions rules drive demand for continuous monitoring. Drug-Related Chemical Controls: U.S. DOJ says Alibaba and a payment processor will pay $600m to settle allegations they failed to stop illegal drug and chemical sales on its platform. Sustainable Materials Push: Datwyler expanded fluorosurfactant-free FKM materials with validation for PFAS-tightening compliance needs.