New Catalyst System Promises More Efficient and Sustainable Reduction of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

Medicine & Technology Jun 26, 2024

A new method was found to be a plausible reductive defluorination pathway for PFAS. Check this article to learn more.

Toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' May Pass Through Human Skin and Enter Bloodstream, Study Reveals

Jun 25, 2024

A new study shows that some PFAS "forever chemicals" could actually enter the body through the skin. Read to learn more.

Are Paper Straws Really Worth It? This 'Eco-Friendly' Alternative Poses Unseen Threats to Environmental Health

Jan 16, 2024

A 2023 Belgian study reveals that paper straws labeled as "eco-friendly" harbor PFAS, promoting stainless steel as a sustainable alternative or completely abstaining from using straws. Continue reading to learn more details.

Strict Limits on Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Proposed by Experts, UK To Tighten Drinking Water Standards

Oct 19, 2023

Experts suggest that tighter limits are needed on levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in UK drinking water. Find out more about it in this article.

Ultrasound As Solution Against PFAS: Could Echography Rid Groundwater of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’?

Sep 29, 2023

A new study suggests that ultrasound technology may break down harmful chemicals that contaminate groundwater. Read the article to find out more.

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Paper Wrappers, Compostable Bowls From Fast Food Restaurants for the First Time

Apr 19, 2023

The use of compostable packaging is widely accepted for its eco-friendliness, but it may contain harmful "forever chemicals" that have been associated with health issues. Read the article to learn more.

Freshwater Fish Consumption Not Good for the Health: A Single Serving Equates to a Month of Drinking Water With 'Forever Chemicals'

Jan 17, 2023

Eating one freshwater fish is just like drinking water laced with forever chemicals for a month, according to a new study. Read the article to know the details.

Novel UV Light Treatment Breaks Down Forever Chemicals in Hours

May 23, 2022

Forever chemicals or PFAS can be found in everyday products but can be difficult to clean up from the environment. Read on to find out how a novel UV light treatment and iodide are cleaning up these compounds in a few hours.

Regular Voluntary Blood Donation Reduces Forever Chemicals Linked to Obesity, Diabetes and Cancer, Study Claims

Apr 16, 2022

Regular blood donation could help lengthen one's lifespan. Read this article to learn what the new study found out.

Donating Blood Seen to Lessen Forever Chemicals in the Body

Apr 12, 2022

'Forever chemicals' affect the health of many people, especially those who are in the firefighting community. Learn more about what these chemicals do and how to decrease their levels in the human body.

Chemical Compounds Found in Drinking Water Known To Cause Cancer, Heart Disease, Other Conditions Could Be Removed Using New Technology

Jan 14, 2022

Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have recently developed a new technology that will eliminate hazardous pollutants found in drinking water.

Scientists Found Nearly 42,000 Toxic 'Forever' Chemicals That Could Contaminate Drinking Water

Oct 14, 2021

Scientists have found almost 42,000 sources of toxic "forever chemicals" that could pollute the drinking water in

PFAS Trapped in Arctic Ice Are Leaking Out, Thanks to Warming Temperatures

Jul 29, 2021

Research shows that PFAS, mad-made chemicals used in a variety of household and indusrial products, are increasingly becoming concentrated and leaking out of the Arctic Ice thanks to the warming of the planet.

“Forever” Chemicals in Drinking Water Found to Cause Early Menopause, Cancers and Other Health Issues: Study

Jun 03, 2020

A study reveals that around 110 million Americans are exposed to PFAS chemicals, which could be found in drinking water and can cause premature menopause in women. These chemicals are also known as "forever" chemicals since they do not break down in the body and accumulate over some time. In turn, this could cause negative effects on one's health.

Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

Sep 21, 2019

DuPont, 3M and Chemours argue over the responsibility of cleanup.