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WHAT ARE PFAS CHEMICALS
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...- In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
- Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
- 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'...
- In the 1950s, one stubborn chemical spill at a 3M lab sparked the idea behind ScotchgardAn accidental lab spill in the 1950s led to the creation of Scotchgard, a revolutionary stain-repellent fabric protector. Developed by 3M a...
- How a failed refrigeration experiment unexpectedly led to the discovery of TeflonThe year was 1938 when a moment of accidental brilliance occurred in the lab of chemist Roy Plunkett, leading to the discovery of polytetra...
- Study links two ‘forever chemicals’ to faster biological aging, with men most affectedNew research reveals a concerning link between two forever chemicals, PFNA and PFOSA, and accelerated biological aging. Middle-aged men sho...
- Is your home making you sick? Scientists reveal scary new link between everyday products and deadly diseasesHealth news: A study reveals that exposure to PFAS chemicals may alter genes. These changes are linked to serious illnesses. Firefighters f...
- 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...
- Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump’s EPA ChiefLee Zeldin has been confirmed as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, signaling a shift towards deregulation. Zeld...
- Data centres chase water, energy savings as AI race ramps upThree data centres squatting alongside the cruise ships and freighters in French Mediterranean port Marseille are testing water-saving cool...
- Trump's EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views
- EVs, nuclear and forever chemicals: Climate predictions for 2025Last month the International Energy Agency scrapped its forecast for peak coal consumption, saying use of the world’s dirtiest fuel will co...
- 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...
- 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...
- The Secret of Dust Revealed: What's dust, where it come from & how to deal with itDust is not always bad. There is emerging evidence that some “filth” is beneficial as it may help your immune system and reduce allergy ris...
- Troubled by dust? 1/3 of it originates at home, includes skin cells and decomposing insectsWet mopping also removes fine dust left behind by sweeping or vacuuming.
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