New method traps and releases PFAS from drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, pose one of the most persistent environmental and health threats today.
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Let’s eliminate forever chemicals crisis from America’s water
PFAS are estimated to be present in at least 45% of U.S. tap water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Exposure to PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' increases the likelihood of low-weight and preterm births.
How clean is the air we breathe? FIU research finds airborne ‘forever chemicals’ in South Florida
While the levels detected are relatively small, researchers emphasize they’re far from harmless.
‘Forever chemicals’ represent new environmental threat for Florida’s fragile Everglades
PFAS on the reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe suggests more restoration may be necessary.
‘Forever chemicals’ found for first time in Miccosukee Indian Reservation
FIU researchers, in collaboration with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, detected 12 different PFAS.
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate regulations and ensure future administrations can’t bring them back.
Florida must transition to a more responsible way to manage biosolids
A disproportionate share of biosolids, or the residuals from treated wastewater, is dumped in the Upper St. Johns River Basin.
A potential end to ‘forever chemicals’
A thermal treatment technique being developed by University of Miami researchers could help destroy PFAS in soil.
Florida farms need more than compensation: Anti-PFAS legislation and the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
The bill would set up a fund for research into decontamination, safer agricultural methods and compensation for affected farmers.