Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in industrial processes and consumer products because of their resistance to heat, water and oil.

Scientists around the world have been searching food, water and other environmental media for microplastics and for per- and ...

The U.S. Department of Defense still has millions of gallons of aqueous film-forming foam and rinsate to remove from its ...

Oxford Chemistry researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labeled 'forever chemicals') while recovering their fluorine content for future use. The results ...

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent ...

Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever ...

New EU water rules are placing greater pressure on laboratories, utilities and monitoring suppliers to detect contaminants at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 11—TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan regulators say it will take a long time before the state can implement some of the most ...

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR has announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of PFAS contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. During the summer ...

Recent testing by the Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium shows none of the 55 “forever” chemicals following tests in Bear, Findley and Cassadaga lakes. The consortium’s study, written by Bill Boria, ...

Researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labelled 'forever chemicals') while recovering their fluorine content for future use. Oxford Chemistry researchers ...