‘Forever chemicals’ may last more than 40 years in groundwater
“We expect groundwater PFAS contamination to be a multi-decade problem, and our work puts some specific numbers behind that.”
Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution
The manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of pollution from a sub-class of “forever chemicals.”
Firefighters may have higher prostate cancer risk
On-the-job chemical exposures may put firefighters at an increased risk of prostate cancer, a new study shows.
Do you know what forever chemicals are?
With forever chemicals in the news, an expert explains what they are, where they’re found, and what’s being done to limit their impact.
3 answers on the EPA plan to fight ‘forever chemicals’ in water
The EPA has imposed its first regulations limiting chemicals called PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. An expert fills you in.
Cheaper method removes harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water
A new electrochemical approach can clean up pollution from “forever chemicals” found in clothing, food packaging, and more.
Gear without PFAS coatings could put firefighters at risk
Gear without PFAS coatings could pose a hazard to firefighters if exposed to oil and flame, a new study shows.
Gear without PFAS coatings could put firefighters at risk
Gear without PFAS coatings could pose a hazard to firefighters if exposed to oil and flame, a new study shows.
Most Americans unaware of ‘forever chemicals’ and their risks
Most Americans don’t know the risks “forever chemicals” pose, or even what they are, a new study shows.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in tampons, period underwear, and more
A new study found PFAS in period products and other personal care items, including tampons, menstrual cups, and others.