Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Wastewater plants are failing to remove a group of potentially toxic chemicals before pumping treated water into rivers and ...
Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even ...
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What are PFAS, and how do these ‘forever chemicals’ affect you?
This year, the Environmental Protection Agency has been doubling down on longstanding plans to begin regulating harmful chemicals from a family known as PFAS, also called “forever chemicals.” ...
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Researchers have developed a way to break down long-lasting PFAS compounds using light
The future of public media depends on viewers like you. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to ...
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Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have elevated levels of PFAS, study says. How concerning are these forever chemicals?
“We actually saw a full-page ad in a magazine that promoted ‘fluoroelastomer’ watch bands, and my research group was surprised to see anybody advertising PFAS in a product,” Graham ...
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Arizona city sues federal government over PFAS contamination at Air Force base
PHOENIX — An Arizona city is suing the federal government, claiming toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" released from a nearby Air Force base are causing ongoing contamination of the city’s ...
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Scientists achieve low-temperature, efficient degradation of 'forever chemicals'
By adding KQGZ to the reaction system and experimenting with various reaction conditions, the team achieved complete defluorination and mineralization of Teflon and small molecule PFAS at low ...