‘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.
Tag: 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.
3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls
The administration could try to write policies that sound beneficial but have profound effects on environmental health.
Pick your poison: Forever chemicals found in Florida’s drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, persist in the environment and have been linked to a variety of diseases.
It’s literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
Incinerators pose significant risks, regardless of technological advancements
Miami-Dade should invest in waste reduction and eliminate the need for an incinerator near Miramar or elsewhere.
How PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are getting into Miami’s Biscayne Bay, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine
PFAS can enter the food chain and accumulate in marine plants and animals, with ecological and human health implications.