PFAS

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

1 month ago
PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking waterPFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water

PFAS are toxic ‘forever chemicals’ that linger in our air, water, soil and bodies – here’s how to keep them out of your drinking water

Exposure to PFAS during pregnancy can lead to a child’s low birth weight and accelerated puberty. RUNSMART/Digital Vision via Getty Images…

10 months ago
How will water sector be impacted as EPA targets PFAS?How will water sector be impacted as EPA targets PFAS?

How will water sector be impacted as EPA targets PFAS?

In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released two much-anticipated final rules pertaining to certain contaminants within the broad class of synthetic…

11 months ago
Ocean Waves Mist Decades-Old PFAS into the AtmosphereOcean Waves Mist Decades-Old PFAS into the Atmosphere

Ocean Waves Mist Decades-Old PFAS into the Atmosphere

Sea spray rereleases large amounts of PFAS from the ocean into the atmosphere. Credit: Pexels/Jess Loiterton “Forever chemicals” enter the air…

12 months ago
EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000

EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000

‘Forever chemicals’ are linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems. Photograph: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Rules celebrated for reducing…

1 year ago