PFAS Pressure: Jersey’s PFAS panel urges enforceable action, saying drinking-water levels above 4 ng/L for “forever chemicals” should trigger immediate limits, while Jersey Water says current guidance is safe. PFAS Politics in the US: North Carolina’s Chemours PFAS fallout stays in the spotlight as a settlement is followed by new scrutiny of campaign funding and EPA rollback plans. Water Safety Pushback: Cape Fear Public Utility Authority asks the EPA to keep proposed PFAS drinking-water standards, warning rescinding limits would weaken health protections. Agrochemical Risk: Bangladesh activists demand a phased ban on highly hazardous pesticides, citing harm to ecosystems and food safety. Chemical Supply & Industry: Europe’s chemical earnings are set to reflect conflict-driven supply support, but investors worry about weak demand and Asian competition. Energy Infrastructure: ECOWAS formally backs the $25bn West African Atlantic gas pipeline, aiming to move from plans to implementation. Food Packaging Chemicals: Consumer Reports finds phthalates in most rotisserie chickens (no PFAS detected), raising exposure questions for consumers. Hazmat Disposal: Springfield landfill closes temporarily after a hazardous materials fire, reminding residents that batteries and chemicals can’t go in waste. Geopolitics & Trade: US sanctions Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use, tightening financing and airspace access.