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An invasive weed, farm waste, and a US Air Force pollution problem: Scientists are testing one unlikely solutionA USDA-led study found that specially produced biochar retained more than 99% of PFOS in laboratory soil experiments. The same research pro...- In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
- Science says space smells different after astronauts return inside, Here’s the chemistry behind the strange odorAstronauts have described the smell as resembling spent gunpowder, ozone, burning metal and welding fumes. NASA even worked with fragrance ...
- 32,600 used tires did not go to a landfill. Instead, Michigan turned them into a 1.15-mile road in Clare County that can also reduce traffic noise. The next target is Detroit roadsMichigan is turning discarded tires into road-building material, with 32,600 passenger tire equivalents reused on a 1.15-mile stretch of Ha...
- In Chicago, a Shedd Aquarium-backed team built floating gardens, and after years on the Chicago River, they've now spread to Bubbly CreekIn Chicago's Bubbly Creek, innovative floating wetlands are taking center stage in the fight against pollution. These modular systems not o...
- EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
- Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
- Ratnagiri plant has machinery of 'tainted' Italian firm, emitting hazardous chemicals: Rohit PawarState industries minister Uday Samant, however, said the chemicals in question are not being produced at the plant set up by Lakshmi Organi...
- Increased miscarriage risk in US linked to THIS everyday chemical. What pregnant women can doA recent US study has revealed a link between exposure to specific PFAS chemicals, commonly found in everyday items, and a higher risk of u...
- Scientists warn over new forever acid in rain: All you need to know about itGlobal rainfall is increasingly contaminated with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent chemical raising concerns among scientists and r...
- France’s largest tap water ban exposes global threat of ‘forever chemicals’A tap water ban in eastern France due to high PFAS levels has spotlighted the dangers of these "forever chemicals." The contamination, link...
- As chips race spews ‘forever chemicals,’ startups emerge to destroy themInnovative startups like Oxyle AG are developing technologies that effectively destroy these persistent chemicals, while regulatory uncerta...
- From polar bears to groundwater, nature is riddled with 'forever chemicals'Lawsuits and regulations targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are multiplying, with France becoming the latest jurisdiction...
- Chennai lakes contaminated with 'Forever Chemicals' linked to cancer and liver damageChennai lakes show alarming PFAS levels 19,400 times higher than EPA safety limits. Contamination extends to Adyar, Buckingham Canal. Urgen...
- 3M reaches tentative $10.3 billion deal over US 'forever chemicals' claimsThe company said the settlement would provide the funds over a 13-year period to cities, towns and other public water systems to test and t...
- Toilet paper adding to 'forever chemicals' in wastewater, could be leaching into soils via sewage, says studyThe researchers said reducing PFAS in wastewater is "critical".
- PFAS: What is it? Read its toxic nature and adverse consequencesHere's all one requires to know about PFAs, often known as "forever chemicals". These are found in the air, water, soil, sediments, and rai...
- More than half of cosmetics contain toxic chemicals linked with serious health conditions including cancer, says new studySome of the highest PFAS levels were found in waterproof mascara (82%) and long-lasting lipstick (62%).
- Trying to keep your kidneys safe? Watch out for the effect of pollutantsHumans are exposed to PFAS through contaminated soil, food, water, soil, and air.
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